Purdue University College Portrait

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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	39,637

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	30,776

Women	13,108	43%
Men	17,668	57%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	77	<1%
Asian	1,575	5%
African American / Black	1,083	4%
Hispanic	1,052	3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	15	<1%
White	21,440	70%
Two or More Races	389	1%
International	4,544	15%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	601	2%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do Purdue undergraduates call home?

Indiana	60%
Other US States & Territories	26%
Other Countries	15%

How old are Purdue undergraduates?
Average Age	21
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	4%