Purdue University – Purdue Polytechnic Columbus academics
Purdue University – Purdue Polytechnic Columbus.
The short answers
19%
of students with federal aid are the first in their family to go to college.
Who studies here
Undergraduates who are womenCollege Scorecard
47%
First in their family to go to collegeCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
19%
Typical age when startingCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
20 years
Median family incomeCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
$98,017
Where these numbers come from
Federal college data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Updated May 7, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers