Purdue University College Portrait

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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	39,726

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	30,836

Women	13,082	42%
Men	17,754	58%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	106	<1%
Asian	1,634	5%
African American / Black	1,077	3%
Hispanic	958	3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	14	<1%
White	22,837	74%
Two or More Races	217	1%
International	3,420	11%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	573	2%

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

Indiana	63%
Other US States & Territories	26%
Other Countries	11%
Residency Unknown	<1%

How old are Purdue undergraduates?
Average Age	20
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	4%