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 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
177 staff
145 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,177 students
3,848 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
34:1

# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,083 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,765 students

# Enrollment Undergraduate
376 students
289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,566 students
1,548 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,576 students
180 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
35 students
35 students


Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
196 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
5%
4%

% Black
3%
9%

% White
86%
49%

% Two or more races
1%
3%

% Non Resident races
2%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
32%


Diversity Score
0.26
0.65

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
0.3346%
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%
87%

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)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leo
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
Graduate Students - Last Day to Submit Approved Thesis - Noon
July 08, 2025 (Tuesday)
Graduate Students - Last Day to to have Thesis Approved (PNW)
August 05, 2025 (Tuesday)
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