Purdue University Global Demographics & Diversity Overview

47%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
Infinity%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Purdue University Global has a diverse student body with 47% 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
53.0%(17,682)
Hispanic
15.5%(5,168)
African American
17.4%(5,813)
Asian
2.9%(975)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(179)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(175)
Two or More Races
4.2%(1,397)
Unknown
6.0%(2,002)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color47%
Total Enrollment45,125
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
41.8%(13,993)
Women
58.2%(19,517)

Gender Statistics

Men13,993

31% of total enrollment

Women19,517

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Purdue University Global serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 9% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 77% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.0%(8)
18-19
2.1%(720)
20-21
7.0%(2,340)
22-24
14.1%(4,718)
25+
76.8%(25,724)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.2%(20)
22-24
7.2%(839)
25+
92.6%(10,756)

Age Diversity Insights

9%

Traditional Age (18-21)

77%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

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
94.3%(150)
International
5.7%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State150

Infinity% of student body

International9

Infinity% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

47%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

Infinity%

International

Age Diversity

77%

Non-Traditional Age