Purdue University Global is a CCNE-accredited nursing program, founded in 2018, offering 4 nursing pathways online. Purdue University Global suits a working RN who needs to study fully online and self-paced. If you need the structure of set class times, weigh that before you apply.
We do not publish a quantified score for Purdue University Global until program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes are each verified against a primary source. The school dates to 2018, but longevity is context, not a score. We never publish a fabricated or perfect rating.
The numbers that matter for Purdue University Global
Why no NCLEX index is shown here
The NCLEX Pass-Rate Index covers pre-licensure RN programs that sit a first-time NCLEX-RN cohort. Purdue University Global runs RN-to-BSN and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a multi-state online program, which produces no single-campus first-time cohort, so we report it as Not reported rather than estimate a figure we cannot source. Read the index methodology.
What stands out at Purdue University Global, and what to watch
- Public university system affiliation (Purdue) with online delivery
- Competitive RN-to-BSN pricing and credit-transfer policies
- Fully asynchronous for working nurses
- Relatively new branding (former Kaplan University)
- No synchronous instruction
- Graduate clinical-placement assistance varies
Who this path is wrong for
- If you learn best with live instruction and built-in structure, the self-paced online format at Purdue University Global may work against you.
- If Purdue University Global does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
- If any trade-off listed above is a dealbreaker, be honest with yourself about it before you inquire.
What you can study at Purdue University Global
Common questions
Alternatives to consider
Other schools to consider
Sources
- Purdue University Global program and accreditation details. School catalog and accreditor records.