# Purdue University Global

> Purdue University Global is a public university in West Lafayette, IN, with 30,828 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $5,956 a year. The graduation rate (within 150% of normal time) is 37.5%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $42,322.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/purdue-university-global-489779
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Official website: https://www.purdueglobal.edu
- IPEDS Unit ID: 489779
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-15

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, latest data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $10,095 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,406 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $5,956 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 51.6% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, latest data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 37.5% |
| First-year retention rate | 57.1% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $42,322 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, latest data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 30,828 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Purdue University Global tuition?

In-state tuition at Purdue University Global is $10,095 and out-of-state tuition is $14,406 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $5,956 a year.

### What is the average net price at Purdue University Global?

The average net price at Purdue University Global, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $5,956 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Global?

37.5% of first-time, full-time students at Purdue University Global graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Purdue University Global?

The closest matches are Purdue University Northwest, Indiana University-Indianapolis, and Indiana State University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/purdue-university-global-489779. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.