Purdue University Main Campus

Overview

Purdue University-Main Campus, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, offers a blend of suburban and rural atmospheres approximately an hour northwest of Indianapolis. Founded in 1869 as a land-grant institution, Purdue has risen to prominence with a strong emphasis on engineering, technology, and agriculture, bolstering its reputation for producing significant research outputs. It is particularly noted for its School of Aeronautics and Astronautics within the College of Engineering. With selective admissions, the university attracts a diverse student body to its extensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs. On-campus living is available, housing a considerable portion of the student population. The Purdue Boilermakers, the university's athletic teams, are part of the Big Ten Conference, with the school achieving particular recognition in basketball and football.

In the most recent statistical year 68,582 prospective students applied, and 36,146 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 9,447 enrolled in the school.  43,353 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,175 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $9,718 plus fees of $274. Purdue is ranked 101 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.