A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Purdue are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
17%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 37% more male students than female students enrolled at Purdue University Main Campus with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Purdue has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29,790
|
| Women |
21,738
|
Purdue serves a low number of students outside of Indiana, with 46 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
46%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
13% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=243780 IPEDS survey data for Purdue University Main Campus.