Purdue University Global
Subcategory: online-only
Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | West Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Entity Type | online-only |
| Founded or Announced | 2018 (acquired and rebranded from Kaplan University) |
| Status | operating |
| Size and Enrollment | ~36,000-45,000 students |
| Annual Tuition or Cost | Undergrad: $371/quarter credit (~$14,000/year full-time); Grad: $420/quarter credit |
| Funding, Endowment, or Investment | Acquired for $1; revenue ~$1.3B annually; no specific endowment |
| Notable Donors or Backers | Graham Holdings Company (provides non-academic services, receives 12.5-13% revenue) |
| Website | https://www.purdueglobal.edu |
Academic Focus and Programs
Career-oriented programs for working adults: 175+ degrees/certificates in business, IT, health sciences, nursing, criminal justice, education, aviation, psychology; associate to doctoral levels; ExcelTrack competency-based options
Digital Strategy and Technology
100% online delivery; D2L Brightspace LMS; flexible terms, prior learning credits; VR simulations, telehealth
AI, Platform, or Innovation Programs
AI Learning Assistant (2024); AI courses in law school; Google Cloud GenAI/cyber/data trainings; concentrations in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing
Key Partnerships
Guild Education/Team USA; Google Cloud; Paradigm Cyber Ventures; LA County Fire Dept; US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine; Defense Acquisition University; hospitals/clinics (e.g., Saunders Medical Center)
Alliances or Networks
Purdue University system
Leadership and Contact
| Role | Name / Value |
|---|---|
| President / Rector / Head | Mung Chiang (President); Eva Nodine (CEO); Jon Harbor (Interim Chancellor) |
| Digital / Tech Leadership | Christian Theumer (CIO & VP IT) |
| Contact Email | chancellor@purdueglobal.edu |
| Contact Phone | 844-787-3834 |
Why Notable for BD
New-model public online university created by nonprofit acquisition of for-profit (2018), emphasizing prior learning credits (avg 44-50% degree fulfillment), competency-based ExcelTrack, AI integration for working adults/military; serves as innovative arm of Purdue system for adult learners Purdue Global, Wikipedia, Newsroom
Sources
Purdue Global Website, Wikipedia, History PDF, Leadership, Contact, Programs, Tuition, Newsroom, Enrollment Data, Fast Facts