Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls (Closed 2020)
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School Highlights
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls served 149 students (46% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 37%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls | (IA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 11 staff | 292 staff |
Source: 2018 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls is Hawkeye Community College (6.9 miles away).
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