A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Purdue, 64.4% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 20-21 | 18,992 | 32.4% |
| 18-19 | 18,764 | 32.0% |
| 22-24 | 9,571 | 16.3% |
| 25-29 | 6,105 | 10.4% |
| 35 and over | 2,389 | 4.1% |
| 30-34 | 2,227 | 3.8% |
| Under 18 | 610 | 1.0% |
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