Is anyone familiar with Purdue University Global? Is it accredited and are they military friendly?

2020-08-10T15:44:43-04:00

I'm pursuing a degree in Emergency Management and found that Purdue offers what I'm looking for but I've heard conflicting information and reviews based on them being for-profit and associated with the former Kaplan College.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Aug 10 at 2020 3:57 PM

2020-08-10T15:57:16-04:00

Purdue University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA) since 1913. Our most recent accreditation visit was in October of 2019. I don't know if how friendly it is to military. Maybe someone else can comment on that.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2020 4:16 PM

2020-08-10T16:16:07-04:00

They are legit. My spouse graduated there and went on to MIT for a PhD.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Aug 10 at 2020 4:54 PM

2020-08-10T16:54:30-04:00

Purdue University itself is a ranked university, but it’s “global” branch is a for-profit school. Although it is “accredited”, it is by a different organization than the actual university. The former is good, but the latter is questionable

https://tcf.org/content/commentary/purdue-university-global-profit-college-masquerading-public-university/

Purdue University Global Is a For-Profit College Masquerading as a Public University

In April, the for-profit Kaplan University officially became an arm of Indiana’s public university system. With its new home and new name, Purdue Universit

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2020 5:17 PM

2020-08-10T17:17:42-04:00

To be more clear, my question is regarding Purdue Global