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Purdue University- North Central Campus

1401 S US Hwy 421, Westville, IN 46391

http://www.pnc.edu/

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At PNC, one of four campuses within Indiana’s prestigious Purdue University, you’ll find the personal attention and hands-on education you need to achieve your goals. Our dedicated faculty and nationally respected academic programs will help you earn an Associate, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree right here in Northwest Indiana on a beautiful campus.

Purdue University North Central is a campus of more than 3,900 students and is a part of the Purdue University system. Students may choose from two master's degree programs, a variety of bachelor's and associate degrees, as well as courses that prepare them for transfer to West Lafayette or other campuses. It is located just south of the intersection of I-80 and US 421.

Students may choose from two master's degree programs, a variety of bachelor's and associate degrees, as well as courses that prepare them for transfer to West Lafayette or other campuses.

Individualized preprofessional study plans are available for students who hope to attend medical, dental, physical therapy, veterinary, law or other professional schools.

PNC has had tremendous growth in the past several years – growth in head count and credit hours and growth in academic programs. We now offer 18 baccalaureate programs as well as a Master of Business Administration degree. Our recently approved Campus Master Plan will guide the campus' expansion and development over the next several years and continue to make PNC a thriving and exciting place for our students and the community alike.

With more than 4,000 students and more than 10,000 alumni, PNC is a vital component to our service region in LaPorte, Porter and Starke Counties. I hope you will visit our campus and take advantage of all that we have to offer.

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Purdue University- North Central Campus

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Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six campuses within the Purdue University System. Purdue currently ranks 66th among America's Best 100 Colleges according to U.S. News & World Report. Purdue also makes the list of the Top 100 Global Universities. Though Purdue offers many diverse majors, it is perhaps best known for the Purdue University College of Engineering. With its highly competitive engineering curriculum and its leading programs in aviation and aerospace, Purdue is often regarded as one of the top technology schools in the world. The university was responsible for developing several inovations, such as the Wiki, and produced pioneers of robotics and remote control technology .

Purdue has claimed many notable accomplishments since its founding. It was the first university globally to have ever offered an aeronautics program. Currently, the university's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics is ranked 4th within the United States. The school has also secured a #1 ranking for being recruited the most by employers of the aerospace and defense industries in America. Purdue's Krannert School of Management is another highly regarded school at the university, ranked as one of the best management schools in the country according to U.S. News & World Report. Politically, Purdue University has been connected to U.S President Benjamin Harrison, who served on Purdue's board of trustees from July 1895 to March 1901.

Purdue University was founded on May 6, 1869 as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and money from Lafayette businessman John Purdue to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture in his name. The first classes were held on September 16, 1874, with three buildings, six instructors, and 39 students. Today, Purdue enrolls the largest student body of any university in Indiana and the largest international student population of any public university in the United States. The university's Discovery Park and Purdue Research Park are home to hundreds of medical, biotechnology, and nanotechnology laboratories and companies.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,445
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
81%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,817
Students Receiving Aid:
71%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Purdue University- North Central Campus

Associate's Level Programs

  • Business

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      • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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      • Operations Management and Supervision
        A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Nursing See more schools with programs in Nursing
      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
        A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Biological and Physical Sciences
      This general program is either a synthesis of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
        A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations for architectural and related construction projects. Includes instruction in basic construction and structural design, architectural rendering, architectural-aided drafting (CAD), layout and designs, architectural blueprint interpretation, building materials, and basic structural wiring diagramming.
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      • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
        Individuals in this program use basic engineering principles and technical skills to support architects, engineers and planners. Architectural Engineering students receive instruction in design testing procedures, building site analysis, model building and computer graphics, engineering drawing, structural systems testing, analysis of prototype mechanical and interior systems, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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      • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
        Apply basic engineering principles and learn to support of civil engineers in this technical program. Students take coursework in site analysis, structural testing procedures, field and laboratory testing procedures, plan and specification preparation, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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      • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.
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      • Industrial Technology/Technician.
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of industrial engineers and managers. Includes instruction in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behavior, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications, and report and presentation preparation.
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      • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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  • Business

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      • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
        This major includes program in business, management, marketing and related support services. Check with the school to find out the specifics of a particular program.
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      • Operations Management and Supervision
        A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
      A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
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  • Education

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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Behavioral Sciences
      Behavioral Sciences programs combine the studies of the social sciences, psychology, and biomedical sciences to study the fascinating complexities of human individual and social growth and behavior.
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  • Life Science

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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Technician Careers

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  • Technology

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Certificate Programs at Purdue University- North Central Campus

  • Business

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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
        This major includes program in business, management, marketing and related support services. Check with the school to find out the specifics of a particular program.
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      • Operations Management and Supervision
        A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
      A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
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      • Quality Control Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in maintaining consistent manufacturing and construction standards. Includes instruction in quality control systems management principles, technical standards applicable to specific engineering and manufacturing projects, testing procedures, inspection procedures, related instrumentation and equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 81%
Part-Time 19%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 90%
Other 4%
Hispanic 3%
African-American 3%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Indiana 99%
Oklahoma 0%
Michigan 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Independent Great Lakes Region)
Baseball (Independent Great Lakes Region)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,195 $ 11,817  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,183 $ 10,361  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 388 $ 388  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,623 29%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,507 26%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,593 15%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,918 45%  
Any Aid:
   71%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 89% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 60%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 420, Math: 430
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 540
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 15%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 16, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Recommended

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