Purdue University-North Central Campus
Location and Contact Information
1401 S US Hwy 421Westville, IN 46391-9542
USA
Main Tel: (219) 785-5200
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Purdue University is a public university located in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States. It was established on May 6, 1869 as a land-grant university. Purdue offers more than 200 options for major areas of study and a wide variety of options for minors. The main campus is spread across an area of 2,474 acres. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Agriculture
- College of Consumer and Family Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences
- College of Science
- Krannert School of Management
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- The Graduate School
Purdue University is home to the third largest Greek community in the nation. There are 5,000 students who participate in one of the men’s fraternities or women's sororities. The university's independent, student-run newspaper is called "The Purdue Exponent."
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management and engineering technician.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,384 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,057 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,815 |
Financial Aid
Purdue North Central participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 67% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 47% | $4,552 |
| Institutional Grant | 20% | $950 |
| Federal Grant | 27% | $3,465 |
| Pell Grant | 27% | $3,311 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $878 |
| State or Local Grant | 27% | $3,704 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 46% | $5,476 |
| Federal Loan | 46% | $5,392 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $5,799 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Purdue University-North Central Campus:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wesley College | Dover, DE | 2,233 |
| 2 | Indiana University-East | Richmond, IN | 2,447 |
| 3 | Minot State University | Minot, ND | 3,432 |
| 4 | Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany, IN | 6,482 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton | Dunmore, PA | 1,379 |
| 6 | Indiana University-South Bend | South Bend, IN | 7,712 |
| 7 | University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | 1,583 |
| 8 | Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | 12,338 |
| 9 | Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY | 6,850 |
| 10 | University of South Carolina-Beaufort | Bluffton, SC | 1,502 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 325 | 18 |
| Associate | 189 | 14 |
| < 1 year certificate | 121 | 10 |
| Master | 37 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 54 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 35 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 23 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,245 in 2009-2010 (3,007 full-time equivalent).
About 52% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 48% of the class.
Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%.
Students under 25 years old represent 65% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 85% are full-time and 15% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 94% Women 89% All 91%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 410-520 Math 420-530 Writing 400-500
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Athletics
The school is in the Independent Great Lakes Region for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 21 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 14 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
The school recommends that international applicants take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Purdue North Central offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology