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Purdue University-Main Campus

Tuition
28,794
Students
56,210
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

56,210

Graduation Rate

83%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.30%

Apply

73,083

Accepted

36,763

Attend

9,381

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

SAT Range

1190 - 1460

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

$5,630

State/Local Grants

$6,792

Institutional/Scholarships

$8,075

Graduate

In-State

$9,992

Out-of-State

$28,794

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$19,587

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,650

Books & Supplies

$1,030

Personal Expenses

$2,210

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)

469

Average Assistance

$10,373

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

120

Average Assistance

$3,466

Academics

Graduation Rate83%

Student Faculty Ratio22:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Business Administration and Management, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled56,210

Undergraduate

41,678

Graduate

14,532

Full-Time

85%

Part-Time

15%

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

    Yes

  • 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