Purdue University Global-Lewiston

475 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
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  • Purdue University Global provides a positive learning experience so that you can develop and enhance the skills that you need to ensure a successful career. Our focus is on your future. The moment you walk through our doors, you will receive one-on-one guidance throughout your entire educational experience. The right education is one you can use to improve your daily life. Get it at Purdue University Global.  

School Highlights

Purdue University Global-Lewiston serves 503 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 24%.

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Purdue University Global-Lewiston places among the top 20% of community colleges in Maine for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Purdue University Global-Lewiston(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty24 staff65 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Purdue University Global-Lewiston has declined by 53% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The Purdue University Global-Lewiston diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has grown by 150% over five years.
Total Enrollment503 students1,632 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio21:127:1
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# Full-Time Students105 students421 students
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# Part-Time Students398 students932 students
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# Undergraduate Students57 students455 students
# Graduate Students48 students48 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
2%
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% Black
2%
4%
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% White
77%
76%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
15%
13%
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Diversity Score0.380.40
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College Completion Rate
22%
26%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$39,400$33,900
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $10,710 is more than the state average of $4,764. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,710 is more than the state average of $8,005. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$10,710$4,764
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,710$8,005
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$28,646$11,777
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Purdue University Global-Lewiston and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in ME by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Purdue University Global-Lewiston and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in ME by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Classes begin every ten weeks during the day or evening. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.Visit a KU-Maine website today to learn more about our Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs
  • http://www.maine.purdueglobal.edu

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Purdue University Global-Lewiston is University of Maine at Augusta (0.3 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 503 students
  • In-state tuition: $10,710
  • Out-state tuition: $10,710
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
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