Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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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 53,722 prospective students applied, and 31,146 were granted admission. Of those admitted 8,491 enrolled in the school. 38,395 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,079 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $9,208 plus fees of $784. Purdue is ranked 90 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Purdue is rated within the top 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Purdue University Main Campus within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#90 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Indiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1180/1410 |
| ACT | 25/32 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Indiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 |
| Other Fees | $784 |
| Room and Board | $10,030 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,640 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,822 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 |
| Other Fees | $784 |
| Room and Board | $10,030 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,640 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,624 |
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% |
| Work and Family Studies | 6% |
| Education | 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.