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  • Gaytanna
  • Purdue Global '24
Backed by Purdue

Your comeback
starts now with Purdue Global

Don’t just go back to school — come back and move forward with Purdue Global, Purdue’s online university for working adults.

USA judo athlete Nicole Stout-Berliner is pursuing her Olympic and academic dreams

Nicole Stout-Berliner’s dream of U.S. Olympic judo greatness is nothing short of inspiring. From getting her start in rhythmic gymnastics to dominating the national judo scene, Nicole’s story is one of grit, resilience, and breaking barriers. Thanks to Guild and Team USA, she is now earning her Purdue Global MBA while training for her last shot at the Olympic Games.

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Built for Working Adults

View Purdue Global's College Scorecard on the U.S. Department of Education website.

100% Online

Fit earning a respected degree into your busy life.

Frequent Start Dates

With terms starting every month, you can start your career comeback whenever you’re ready.

Open Admissions

Our undergraduate programs do not require SAT®/ACT® scores for admission.

Purdue Global to provide higher education opportunities for Team USA athletes.

Tuition-free education offered through Purdue Global, the new preferred online university and degree provider of Guild and Team USA Learning Network.

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Three-Week No-Cost Trial

Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Experience a Purdue Global undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week period. There's no financial obligation and no cost to apply.

That's the Purdue Global Commitment.

OUR COMMITMENT

Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See notes and conditions below.

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  • Amber
  • Purdue Global '21

Calculate Your Time and Cost

Estimate how much your prior learning credits can reduce your tuition and time to graduation.

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  • Daniel
  • Purdue Global '23

Find the Purdue Global Program That's Right for You

Choose from more than 175 online programs including associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and certificates.

Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience

On average, bachelor's degree students pay $15k and take 2.3 years to earn a degree. 

You May Be Closer to a Degree Than You Think

On average, undergraduate students fulfill nearly half of their degree requirements with prior learning credits: 48% for associate degrees and 46% for bachelor's degrees.

Personalized Career Guidance

A degree is a stepping stone to new opportunities. You are determined to see it through, and our Center for Career Advancement team is here to provide one-on-one support from your first day of class to graduation and beyond.

Get help with career planning, job searching, networking, resume building, and articulating your skills and strengths to employers. Take our Career Assessment to discover your work interests and use them to chart your ideal career path and degree program.

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  • Danny / Purdue Global '25

Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission

Purdue Global is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In addition, many of Purdue Global's programs have received programmatic accreditation from various agencies. 

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

100% Online: Some Purdue Global programs are not 100% online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. Contact an Admissions Advisor for additional information.

Completion Time and Average Net Price: Cost and completion times for individual programs may vary. Average institutional completion time for Purdue Global degree students who graduated in the 2022–2023 academic year. Average net price reflects all institutional-level charges for all graduates, including those who transferred to Purdue Global, after application of scholarships, tuition reductions, grants (including federal Pell grants for undergraduate students), employer tuition assistance, and/or military tuition assistance. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023.

Credit for Prior Learning: See University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy. Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, September 2023, academic year 2022–2023.

Employment and Career Advancement: Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience and opportunities for employment.

Financial Aid: Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Financial aid awards vary depending on individual student eligibility and need.

Most Innovative: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/innovative. Rankings apply to Purdue University West Lafayette and not to Purdue Global.

Three-Week Trial: Students who inform Purdue Global they do not wish to pursue the program during the 3-week trial will not be charged. Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial, and will need to meet other specific requirements. Classes will be applied toward a degree if satisfactorily completed and students select to continue their studies at Purdue Global. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Graduate programs and BS in Professional Flight not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.

Testimonial: Testimonials obtained by Purdue Global. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual; student experiences may vary.