How Purdue Drove $4M in Tuition Revenue with Video-Powered Personalization

Turning Admitted Students into Enrolled Students Through Authentic, Scalable Engagement

For universities, getting a student to say “yes” to admission is only half the battle – the real challenge is turning admitted students into enrolled students. Purdue University faced this challenge head-on. They needed a personal, scalable way to engage with admitted students and turn them into enrolled students – something that made each student feel seen, valued, and excited about Purdue. 

Rather than relying on generic messaging, Purdue used personalized video outreach to create meaningful connections with students. Their approach combined video + direct mail, ensuring messages weren’t just seen – they were remembered.

The Solution: Video-Powered Personalization

Here’s how they did it:

  • 11 Purdue schools participated, reaching students based on their major and background
  • Personalized video outreach helped connect with first-generation, Spanish-speaking, and underrepresented students
  • Video + Direct Mail worked together to cut through the noise, standing out from traditional recruitment emails

The Results: A Game-Changer for Enrollment

  • 22 new enrollments were tied directly to the Spokenote-powered direct mail campaign 
  • That’s $4M+ in future tuition revenue from a single initiative!

Spokenote’s tracking and analytics helped Purdue’s leadership measure engagement and impact – proving that authentic, personalized video isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a powerful driver of engagement and action.

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