Purdue University Global is a public, fully online university within the Purdue University system, established in 2018 through Purdue University's acquisition of Kaplan University. As part of Purdue University—one of America's leading public research universities—Purdue Global carries the Purdue name and brand while maintaining separate accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and focusing on serving working adults through flexible online degree completion programs. The university enrolls over 31,000 students, the vast majority studying part-time while maintaining careers, military service, or family obligations. Purdue Global offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in fields including business, information technology, healthcare, criminal justice, education, and legal studies, with programs designed for adult learners seeking career advancement. The institution maintains an open admissions policy and offers competency-based pathways in select programs. Tuition is positioned competitively for working adult learners and military-affiliated students benefit from specific tuition assistance pathways and military-friendly policies. Purdue Global uses Purdue's iconic Black and Old Gold branding, sharing the Boilermaker identity with the flagship West Lafayette campus, while building its own identity as a pioneer in accessible online higher education for working adults nationwide.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$14,412
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $14,412
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
