Purdue University-North Central Campus

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
This chart displays total faculty of Purdue University-North Central Campus and community college average number of faculty in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

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
This chart displays the total enrollment of Purdue University-North Central Campus and community college average number of enrollment of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
34:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Purdue University-North Central Campus and community college average student staff ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
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1,083 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Purdue University-North Central Campus and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
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2,765 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Purdue University-North Central Campus and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
376 students
289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,566 students
1,548 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Purdue University-North Central Campus and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
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5,260 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time graduate students enrollment of Purdue University-North Central Campus and average number of community college Full-time graduate students enrollment of Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,576 students
180 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
35 students
35 students
This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Purdue University-North Central Campus
Indiana All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
196 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Purdue University-North Central Campus and the percentage of Asian community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Purdue University-North Central Campus and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Purdue University-North Central Campus and the percentage of Black community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
86%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Purdue University-North Central Campus and the percentage of White community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Purdue University-North Central Campus and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
2%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
32%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Purdue University-North Central Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
Diversity Score
0.26
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the community college average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Purdue University-North Central Campus and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Indiana by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,447
$7,846
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
87%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Purdue University-North Central Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$14,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Purdue University-North Central Campus and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Indiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,729
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Purdue University-North Central Campus and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Indiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
73%
74%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the community college average percent admitted of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
480
480
This chart displays the SAT Reading score of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the community college average SAT Reading score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Math
475
470
This chart displays the SAT Math score of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the community college average SAT Math score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Writing
450
450
This chart displays the SAT Writing score of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the community college average SAT Writing score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Composite
21
21
This chart displays the ACT Composite score of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the community college average ACT Composite score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT English
19
19
This chart displays the ACT English score of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the community college average ACT English score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Math
21
21
This chart displays the ACT Math score of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the community college average ACT Math score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Writing
7
7
This chart displays the ACT Writing score of Purdue University-North Central Campus and the community college average ACT Writing score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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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)

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