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Purdue University-North Central Campus is located in West Lafayette, United States. It is one of six campuses within the Purdue University System. It was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university. The campus of Purdue University-North Central offers more than 200 options for major areas of study and a variety of options for minors. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
Purdue University North Central supports several sports teams. They are members of the NAIA and compete within the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. The university boasts of an active Greek life and hosts the third largest Greek community in the nation. It has more than 45 fraternities and over 25 sororities.
The campus of Purdue North Central is in Westville, IN, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Purdue North Central include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, engineering technician, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission at Purdue North Central is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 520.
Purdue North Central has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 3,904 students enrolled (2,977 full-time equivalent).
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
http://www.pnc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 255 | business and related services, operations management, business management, management information systems |
| Engineering Technician | 105 | industrial production tech, mechanical engineering related tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, quality control tech, architectural drafting, industrial tech, civil engineering tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 85 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Education And Teaching | 28 | elementary school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | behavioral sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer support |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Science | 9 | biology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Purdue North Central in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 325 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 238 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 35 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 27 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 1 |
In 2007, Purdue North Central had a total enrollment of 3,904 students (2,977 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
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 | 1,330 | 1,152 | 87% | 800 | 69% |
| Men | 630 | 559 | 89% | 402 | 72% |
| Women | 700 | 593 | 85% | 398 | 67% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 52% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,817 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,593 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,996 |
Financial Aid:
Purdue North Central participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182600)
Purdue North Central has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $102,309 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $77,974 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $91,703 | 4 | $100,082 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $80,613 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $58,641 | 13 | $57,706 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $48,914 | 25 | $48,412 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $43,292 | 4 | $44,923 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $55,212 | 44 | $52,126 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Great Lakes Region |
| Baseball | Independent Great Lakes Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21 | 14 | 35 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Basketball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 14 | 14 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
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)
(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 9% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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