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Purdue University-Main Campus

Public, 4-year

Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040

(765) 494-4600

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Quick Facts

39,637

Total Enrollment

50%

Acceptance Rate

83%

Graduation Rate

$60,838

Median Earnings (6yr)

$9,992

In-State Tuition

$13,945

Avg Net Price

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1342

Avg SAT Score

About Purdue University-Main Campus

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size 20,000 and above
Land Grant Yes

Location

Address Hovde Hall of Administration
City West Lafayette, IN
ZIP Code 47907-2040
County Tippecanoe County

President/Chief Administrator: Mitch Daniels (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Engineering 24%
Business 15%
Computer Science 11%
Biology 6%
Health Professions 5%
Social Sciences 4%
Psychology 3%
Mathematics 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 39,637

Student Demographics

Male 58%
Female 42%
White 59%
Black 3%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 14%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 590 650 710
SAT Math 600 670 750
ACT Composite 27 31 34

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $9,992
Out-of-State Tuition $28,794

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 13%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $4,927
$30,001 - $48,000 $5,925
$48,001 - $75,000 $8,948
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,919
$110,001+ $21,130

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$60,838

6 Years After

$66,951

8 Years After

$72,424

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $40,713  |  75th percentile: $85,209

Earnings by Family Income Background

$54,406

Low Income

$56,236

Middle Income

$66,234

High Income

Student Outcomes

92%

Full-Time Retention

69%

Part-Time Retention

83%

Graduation Rate