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Purdue University is a large, public institution located in West Lafayette, in. Founded in 1869, Purdue University offers undergraduate degrees in 343 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

39,864 undergraduates

$9,992 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Purdue University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 50.3%

SAT score average 1342

ACT score average 29

Average high school GPA 3.76

Application fee $60

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Key deadlines

November

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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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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,992

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,650

Books & supplies $1,030

Other expenses $2,210

Cost of attendance* $24,882

Average financial aid package $13,946

Estimated cost $10,936 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,794

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,650

Books & supplies $1,030

Other expenses $2,210

Cost of attendance* $43,684

Average financial aid package $13,946

Estimated cost $29,738 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Purdue University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 39,864, with gender binary students split 58% male and 42% female.

Total enrollment

52,905

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

54%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

12%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

20%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Purdue University, students love their Purdue Dance Marathon. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN 47907

7654944600

https://www.purdue.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Purdue dance marathon

Purdue paint crew

Purdue student union board

Purdue grand prix

Htm society

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Purdue University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

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 50%.

What’s the average GPA for Purdue University?

The average high school GPA for Purdue University students was 3.76.

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 $99,528.

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