Purdue North Central is located in Westville, Indiana (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Purdue North Central is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, engineering technician, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Purdue North Central does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 540.
Purdue North Central has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,519 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at Purdue North Central attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Great Lakes Region.
More complete details are provided below.
Purdue University - North Central Campus
1401 S US Hwy 421
Westville, IN 46391-9542
General Phone: (219) 785-5200
Admissions Phone: (219) 785-5236
Financial Aid Phone: (219) 785-5278
http://www.pnc.edu
Purdue North Central awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 253 | business and related services, operations management, management information systems |
| Engineering Technician | 90 | mechanical engineering related tech, industrial production tech, electronics tech, quality control tech, architectural engineering tech, architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, industrial tech |
| Liberal Arts | 74 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 71 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 25 | elementary school teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer support |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | behavioral sciences |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Science | 5 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Purdue North Central in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 243 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 235 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 75 | 5 |
In 2005, Purdue North Central had a total enrollment of 3,519 students (2,644 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 82% |
| Part-Time | 18% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Westville, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,102 | 983 | 89% | 689 | 70% |
| Men | 492 | 449 | 91% | 333 | 74% |
| Women | 610 | 534 | 88% | 356 | 67% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (219) 785-5236
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,195 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,817 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,358 |
Financial Aid:
Purdue North Central participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (219) 785-5278
Purdue North Central has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $90,277 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $86,336 | 3 | $88,764 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $65,745 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $53,936 | 13 | $51,936 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $44,244 | 24 | $44,025 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $41,925 | 4 | $37,009 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $50,890 | 44 | $46,474 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Great Lakes Region |
| Baseball | Independent Great Lakes Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 16 | 41 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Basketball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Quality Control Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Purdue North Central Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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