Purdue University Global Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
Infinity%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Purdue University Global has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and Infinity% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
52.3%(26,767)
Hispanic
15.8%(8,094)
African American
18.5%(9,481)
Asian
2.9%(1,507)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(291)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(257)
Two or More Races
4.4%(2,278)
Unknown
4.9%(2,524)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment68,297
International StudentsInfinity%

Cultural Engagement

Purdue University Global offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Purdue University Global has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.3%(21,726)
Women
57.7%(29,665)

Gender Statistics

Men21,726

32% of total enrollment

Women29,665

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Purdue University Global serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 5% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 49% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.0%(7)
18-19
1.7%(550)
20-21
6.2%(1,982)
22-24
13.5%(4,298)
25+
78.5%(24,954)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.3%(36)
22-24
7.3%(928)
25+
92.4%(11,664)

Age Diversity Insights

5%

Traditional Age (18-21)

49%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Purdue University Global attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with Infinity% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes Infinity% in-state residents, -Infinity% out-of-state students, and Infinity% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
92.1%(140)
International
7.9%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State140

Infinity% of student body

International12

Infinity% of student body

States Represented

All 50 states and Washington D.C. are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

Infinity%

International

Age Diversity

49%

Non-Traditional Age