Overview
Student Population
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| Location | West Lafayette, Indiana |
| Online | purdue.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue University Main Campus is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 59,436 prospective students applied, and 40,898 were granted admission. Of those admitted 10,278 enrolled in the school. 42,732 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,612 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,718 plus fees of $274. Purdue is ranked 105 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Purdue is rated within the top 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Purdue University Main Campus within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#105 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Indiana
#71 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1190/1430 |
| ACT | 26/33 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Indiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,010 |
| Other Fees | $274 |
| Room and Board | $10,030 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,780 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,812 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,010 |
| Other Fees | $274 |
| Room and Board | $10,030 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,780 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,614 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 18% |
| Business | 18% |
| Engineering Technology | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Work and Family Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=243780 IPEDS survey data for Purdue University Main Campus.
Current students may use the Purdue University Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.