Purdue Expects Highest Enrollment Since 2008

In April

Purdue University is anticipating its largest incoming class in eight years, and also received a record number of applications. President Mitch Daniels, who recently announced a fifth consecutive tuition freeze, says the figures reflect "a tremendous worldwide interest in a Purdue education.”

The number of students entering in the summer or fall of this year is expected to increase by 5 percent. Daniels says "our goal continues to be to deliver a rigorous high-quality education and to make it affordable for as many qualified students as we can, or as we say, ‘higher education at its highest proven value.’ This news bears witness to the efforts of the faculty, staff and students at Purdue who have worked toward that goal."

Last month, Purdue announced a hold on tuition rates for the fifth consecutive year. Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Pam Horne says "we are thrilled that this many highly qualified students took us up on our offer of admission. We know that is due to increased attention to recruiting, conveying the excellence of Purdue programs, and reaching out individually to students and families who are responding so positively to the Purdue story, including our focus on affordability and lowering cost of attendance."

Purdue expects around 13 to 14 percent of the incoming class to be international student. Last year, 15.6 were from outside the U.S. Enrollment numbers will be tallied once students begin classed in September. The university is expecting a record-breaking class with regard to diversity and academic profile.