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Purdue University
Purdue University is a large, public institution located in West Lafayette, in. Purdue University offers undergraduate degrees in 343 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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38,438 undergraduates
$9,992 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
52.7%
SAT score average
1354
ACT score average
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Average high school GPA
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Application fee
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Key deadlines
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Purdue University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Popular majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Finance and Financial Management Services
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$9,992
Additional expenses
Room & board
$10,030
Books & supplies
$1,050
Other expenses
$1,850
Cost of attendance*
$22,922
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$28,794
Additional expenses
Room & board
$10,030
Books & supplies
$1,050
Other expenses
$1,850
Cost of attendance*
$41,724
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Purdue University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 38,438, with gender binary students split 58% male and 42% female.
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Enrollment & ethnicity
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
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Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
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Where is Purdue University?
Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, in.
What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University?
The acceptance rate for Purdue University is 53%.
What’s the average GPA for Purdue University?
The average high school GPA for Purdue University students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Purdue University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Purdue University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $91,688.
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