School Highlights
Purdue University-North Central Campus serves 6,177 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 85%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 6,177 students
- In-state tuition: $7,329
- Out-state tuition: $17,447
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 14%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 177 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Purdue University-North Central Campus
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
177 staff
119 staff
Student Body
The student population of Purdue University-North Central Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Purdue University-North Central Campus diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,177 students
3,848 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,083 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,765 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
376 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,566 students
1,152 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,576 students
93 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
35 students
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
83 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
86%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
31%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
35%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5824%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6798%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,500
$32,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,329 is more than the state average of $3,695. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $17,447 is more than the state average of $7,846. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,329
$3,695
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,447
$7,846
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$14,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,729
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
73%
74%
SAT Reading
480
480
SAT Math
475
470
SAT Writing
450
450
ACT Composite
21
21
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
21
21
ACT Writing
7
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Purdue University-North Central Campus cost?
Purdue University-North Central Campus's tuition is approximately $7,329 for In-State students and $17,447 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Purdue University-North Central Campus?
The acceptance rate of Purdue University-North Central Campus is 73%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
School Calendar
View the Purdue University-North Central Campus yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day for 100% Refund for Spring 2025
January 17, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break Week
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day to Drop Spring 2025 Classes
April 11, 2025 (Friday)
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