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Purdue University-Main Campus

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Acceptance Rate 60 %
SAT Average 1,315
Tuition & Fees $28,794
($9,992)
Student Population 44,474
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,844

Academic Overview

Purdue University-Main Campus Campus, West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public, 4 or more years institute located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2021 tuition & fees are $9,992 for Indiana residents and $28,794 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 44,474 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 60% and the graduation rate is 82% last year.
The salary after graduation from Purdue University-Main Campus varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $62,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of Purdue University-Main Campus are $9,992 for Indiana residents and $28,794 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $9,992 for in-state students and $28,794 for out-of-state students.
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Purdue University-Main Campus 2021 Tuition & Fees
Indiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,992$28,794
Graduate$9,992$28,794
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at PU. The acceptance rate of PU is 60% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25%. The average graduation rate is 82% and no students have transferred out from the school. The average received amount of financial aid is $9,844 and 51% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 44,474 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Purdue University-Main Campus is 60 %.
Acceptance Rate
60%
Graduation Rate for Purdue University-Main Campus is 82 %
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate for Purdue University-Main Campus is 92 %
Retention Rate
92%
Student Population for Purdue University-Main Campus is 44,474
Student Population
44,474
Student to Faculty Ratio for Purdue University-Main Campus is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,844 at Purdue University-Main Campus.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,844

Offered Degrees

PU offers 382 major programs through online and on-site education where 35 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Less than one year certificate222
Associate's Degree60
Bachelor's Degree1450
Post Bachelor's Degree4510
Master's Degree8120
Post Master's Degree80
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship691
Doctor's degree - professional practice62

Special Learning Opportunities

Purdue University-Main Campus offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:14,213)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,398)

Veterans Benefits

Purdue University-Main Campus has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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