Outcomes at PU
Graduation Rate
83.04%
Retention Rate
90.00%
The graduation rate at Purdue University-Main Campus is 83.04% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. 6,126 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 7,377 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 87.60%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Purdue University-Main Campus and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Purdue University-Main Campus. 6,126 students have completed. In addition, 130 students still enrolled and 1,121 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 7,377 | 7,373 | 4 |
| Completers | 6,126 (83.04%) | 6,124 | 2 |
| Still Enrolled | 130 (1.76%) | 130 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,121 (15.20%) | 1,119 | 2 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 4,588 students have completed in 4 years and additional 1,249 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 4,588 (62.23%) |
2,463 (58.14%) |
2,125 (67.74%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 1,249 (16.94%) |
842 (19.88%) |
407 (12.97%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 281 (3.81%) |
156 (3.68%) |
125 (3.98%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83.04% (6,126/7,377) | 81.76% (3,466/4,239) | 84.77% (2,660/3,138) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (7/7) | 100.00% (4/4) | 100.00% (3/3) |
| Asian | 85.06% (484/569) | 84.70% (299/353) | 85.65% (185/216) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 81.58% (186/228) | 77.14% (81/105) | 85.37% (105/123) |
| Hispanic | 77.41% (281/363) | 76.09% (140/184) | 78.77% (141/179) |
| White | 82.88% (3,980/4,802) | 81.68% (2,162/2,647) | 84.36% (1,818/2,155) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 55.56% (5/9) | 50.00% (3/6) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Two or More Race | 80.82% (177/219) | 78.15% (93/119) | 84.00% (84/100) |
| Unknown | 83.33% (200/240) | 83.45% (121/145) | 83.16% (79/95) |