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Purdue University-Main Campus

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Acceptance Rate 68.81 %
SAT Average 1,310
Tuition & Fees $28,794
($9,992)
Student Population 46,655
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,213

Academic Overview

Purdue University-Main Campus Campus, West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public, four-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 2022 tuition & fees is $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 46,655 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 68.81% and the graduation rate is 83% 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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2022 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2021-2022, PU's tuition & fees is $9,992 for Indiana residents and $28,794 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2022 average tuition & fees are $9,992 for in-state students and $28,794 for out-of-state students.
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2022 Tuition & Fees
Indiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,992$28,794
Graduate$9,992$28,794
[Chart] 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2022 key academic statistics at PU. The acceptance rate of PU is 68.81% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.13%. The average graduation rate is 83% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,213 and 50% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 46,655 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 68.81 %.
Acceptance Rate
68.81%
Graduation Rate for Purdue University-Main Campus is 83 %
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate for Purdue University-Main Campus is 93 %
Retention Rate
93%
Student Population for Purdue University-Main Campus is 46,655
Student Population
46,655
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 $10,213 at Purdue University-Main Campus.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,213

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressHovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040
Phone765-494-4600
WEBhttps://www.purdue.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.purdue.edu/purdue/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.admissions.purdue.edu/apply/apply.php
Financial Aidhttps://www.purdue.edu/dfa/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.purdue.edu/dfa/cost/estimator.html
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.purdue.edu/registrar/currentStudents/residency/index.html
Athletichttps://www.purdue.edu/dfa/contact/consumer-information.html
Disability Servicehttps://www.purdue.edu/drc/

Offered Degrees

PU offers 416 major programs through online and on-site education where 37 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's Degree60
Bachelor's Degree1460
Post Bachelor's Degree6627
Master's Degree877
Post Master's Degree80
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship691
Doctor's degree - professional practice61

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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