School Highlights
Purdue University-North Central Campus serves 6,177 students
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
177 staff
97 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
'Power Onward'
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,177 students
2,699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
44:1
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,142 students
1,144 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,566 students
1,855 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,576 students
183 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
35 students
2,053 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
86%
45%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.26
0.00
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,500
$32,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $7,329 is more than the state average of $4,323. 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 $8,214. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,329
$4,323
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,447
$8,214
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$14,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,729
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
73%
75%
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
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Leo
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 75%.
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