1401 South U.S. 421
Westville, IN. 46391

Purdue University-North Central, established more than 40 years ago, is a public comprehensive institution offering undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in a variety of disciplines. Undergraduate programs are diverse ranging from english to communication to commuter and information technology. Graduate Programs include a Masters in business Administration and more.

Purdue University-North Central is located in the beautiful town of Westville, Indiana. The scenic campus spanning more than 260 acres includes numerous state-of-the-art facilities accessible to students. Among them are the Purdue University-North Central Library and Media Center, which offers numerous electronic databases, reference materials and others resources. Other facilities include the Technology Building and others. There are additional regional campuses within the Purdue University system adding convenience and flexibility for students.

Students can take advantage of a diverse range of both on and off campus activities at the Purdue University-North Central. Purdue- North Central offers NAIA intercollegiate athletics program for both men and women including basketball, volleyball, baseball and more. Also accessible to students are clubs and organizations such as the Psychology Club, the French Club, the English Club, the construction Club and many more.

Not only are there numerous on campus activities, but a diverse range of off campus recreational, cultural and historical attractions. The town of Westville is located in La Porte County offers museums, restaurants, festivals and more for students to enjoy. Among the attractions are the Shoreline Brewery, the International Friendship Gardens and the Wildlife Center.

Purdue University North Central offers students with off campus housing. The off campus housing development features such state of the art features as a club lounge with a fireplace and widescreen television, an outdoor heated swimming pool, a game room and much more.

Quick Facts:

Purdue University-North Central offers numerous forms of financial aid to students including scholarships, grants, work-study and more. About 63% of Purdue University-North Central students take advantage of some form of financial aid.

Purdue University-North Central has been ranked several times in U.S. News & World Report's previous "Best Colleges Edition" as one of the top schools for students graduating with the least amount of debt.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Purdue University-North Central in the fourth tier among Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest in the "America Best College of 2008" issue.

Purdue offers several additional campus throughout Indian in cities such as Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Hammond and more.

Purdue University North Central is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.


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