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For Educators: Military Resources

Purdue University-Main Campus

Tuition
28,794
Students
57,417
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

57,417

Graduation Rate

83%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.87%

Apply

78,745

Accepted

39,272

Attend

11,467

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

SAT Range

1200 - 1480

ACT Range

27 - 34

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not Applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Required

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$9,992

Out-of-State

$28,794

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,937

State/Local Grants

$7,557

Institutional/Scholarships

$8,003

Graduate

In-State

$9,992

Out-of-State

$28,794

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$21,203

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,820

Books & Supplies

$1,070

Personal Expenses

$2,290

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

515

Average Assistance

$10,183

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

162

Average Assistance

$3,525

Academics

Graduation Rate83%

Student Faculty Ratio22:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Civil Engineering, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled57,417

Undergraduate

42,745

Graduate

14,672

Full-Time

84%

Part-Time

16%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Swimming
  • Wrestling

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Swimming
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.