Purdue University-Main Campus
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Small | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
21:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Purdue University-Main Campus
Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
See on MapPhone
(765) 494-4600
Website
https://www.purdue.edu/No Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$9,992Out of state
$28,794Graduate
In state
$9,992Out of state
$28,794Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
60%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 31.0% | $3,467 |
| State/local grants | 11.0% | $6,766 |
| Institutional grants | 34.0% | $7,482 |
| Loans | 29.0% | $9,125 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$10,030 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,050 per year
Personal Expenses
$1,850 per year
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Paying for college
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Experimental Psychology
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Botany/Plant Biology
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Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Microbiology and Immunology
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Entomology
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Genetics, General
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Plant Genetics
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Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
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Neurobiology and Anatomy
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Organizational Leadership
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Financial Planning and Services
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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Management Science
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Actuarial Science
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Selling Skills and Sales Operations
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Artificial Intelligence
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Information Technology
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Computer Science
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Computer Graphics
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Special Education and Teaching, Other
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Agricultural Engineering
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Nuclear Engineering
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Construction Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
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Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Linguistics
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Comparative Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
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Russian Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
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Public Health, General
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Environmental Health
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Health/Medical Physics
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Public Health Education and Promotion
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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Financial Mathematics
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Mathematical Statistics and Probability
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Systems Science and Theory
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Mathematics and Computer Science
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Nutrition Sciences
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Ancient Studies/Civilization
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Jewish/Judaic Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Experimental Psychology
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
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Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Industrial and Product Design
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Interior Design
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Acting
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Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Mechanical Engineering
- Curriculum and Instruction
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Botany/Plant Biology
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Entomology
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Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
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Pharmacology
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Toxicology
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Corporate Communications, Other
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Management Science
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Technology
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Computer Science
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Computer Graphics
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Agricultural Engineering
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Nuclear Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Linguistics
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Comparative Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
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Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
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Public Health, General
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Environmental Health
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Health/Medical Physics
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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HISTORY
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History, General
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Mathematical Statistics and Probability
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MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES
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Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Nutrition Sciences
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Experimental Psychology
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Geographic Information Science and Cartography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
52.7%- Apply 68,582
- Accepted 36,146
- Attend 9,447
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$60Graduate
$60Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Required
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
600-760
ACT Composite
27-34
SAT Reading
600-710
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
42%Male Students
58%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian55.7%
- Two Or More Ethnicities22.28%
- Asian11.17%
- Hispanic/Latino6.31%
- Black2.65%
- Not Specified1.73%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.12%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.04%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
54,814
Undergraduate students
40,555
Graduate students
14,259
Full Time Students
85%Part Time Students
15%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Swimming
- Wrestling
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Swimming
- Wrestling
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
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