- We at Professional Careers Institute are dedicated to assisting students in acquiring marketable skills for the workplace of today and the future. We have designed our programs to include both theory and practical hands-on application to help students develop newly acquired skills and gain confidence in their new abilities.
School Highlights
Purdue University Global serves 38,138 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 38,138 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Purdue University Global ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,085 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Purdue University Global
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
2018
Total Faculty
1,085 staff
99 staff
Student Body
The student population of Purdue University Global has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Purdue University Global diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
38,138 students
3,927 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
10,013 students
1,144 students
# Part-Time Students
28,125 students
2,783 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
28,807 students
1,921 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,753 students
2,566 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
5,260 students
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24,054 students
238 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4,071 students
2,053 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
4%
% Black
22%
10%
% White
55%
45%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
35%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,900
$31,500
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,518
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
100%
75%
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- At Professional Careers Institute, the student is able to earn an Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Arts Degree as applicable. All programs include an externship or clinicals which build upon the classroom experience. The externship enables the student to apply newly learned skills in a workplace environment. The student can earn diplomas at Professional Careers Institute in Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical/Dental Office Administration, Medical Assistant and Computer Office Administration. PCI occupies approximately 17,500 square feet with lighted parking surrounding the facility. The facility includes classrooms, laboratories, a library/resource center, a student lounge and offices. PCI is easily accessible and is located just off Interstate 465 at the 71st Street exit on the west side of Indianapolis. Professional Careers Institute is fully aAccredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Purdue University Global?
The acceptance rate of Purdue University Global is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is Purdue University Global's ranking?
Purdue University Global ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Purdue University Global located?
Purdue University Global is located in the Washington Township neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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