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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Purdue University-North Central Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
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
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Less than 2 years (below associate)
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
177 staff
119 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 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,177 students
4,638 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
23:1

# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,837 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,801 students

# Enrollment Undergraduate
376 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,566 students
3,588 students

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

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


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

% Hispanic
5%
4%

% Black
3%
7%

% White
86%
42%

% Two or more races
1%
2%

% Non Resident races
2%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
44%


Diversity Score
0.26
0.62

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.13%
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 $3,797. 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 $8,083. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,329
$3,797

Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,447
$8,083

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
89%

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
475

SAT Writing
450
450

ACT Composite
21
21

ACT English
19
19

ACT Math
21
21

ACT Writing
7
7

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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%.
What is Purdue University-North Central Campus's ranking?
Purdue University-North Central Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
School Calendar
View the Purdue University-North Central Campus yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
- Event Date
- Last Day for 100% Refund for Fall 2023 August 25, 2023 (Friday)
- Fall Break October 09, 2023 (Monday)
- Thanksgiving Break (Campus Open) November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
- Thanksgiving Break (Campus Closed) November 23, 2023 (Thursday)
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