by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 33,192 undergraduates in 2020, Purdue University Global is a very large, public university located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Purdue University Global can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Purdue University Global Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Purdue University Global. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Purdue University Global Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Purdue University Global does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Purdue University Global Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Purdue University Global for Veterans Guide.
Purdue University Global does not offer on-campus housing.
Purdue University Global has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 33,192 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,438 (16.4%). Part-time attendance was 27,754 (83.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,438 | 27,754 | 33,192 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Purdue University Global receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Purdue University Global #80 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Purdue University Global by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Purdue University Global Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Purdue University Global, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Purdue University Global Athletics