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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public · Small city · Website

Purdue University-Main Campus campus
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Admission rate
50%
Selective
Average net price
$14,851
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
84%
Median earnings
$80,082
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Purdue University-Main Campus is a public college in West Lafayette, IN with 44,503 undergraduates. It admits 50% of applicants, and admitted students average 1364 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,851 per year ($6,147 for families earning under $30,000). 84% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $80,082 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
50%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test scores required
Fall 2024
Applicants
73,083
Fall 2023
Admitted
36,763
Fall 2023
Yield
26%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing600–720
200800
SAT Math600–760
200800
ACT Composite27–34
136

What Purdue University-Main Campus looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPANot considered
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$25,610
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$9,992
Out-of-state tuition
$28,794

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$6,147
  • $30–48k$5,618
  • $48–75k$9,056
  • $75–110k$15,253
  • $110k+$23,490

Get a personal estimate with Purdue University-Main Campus's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
84%
Freshman retention
93%
Median earnings
$80,082
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$18,750
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
44,503
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Receive Pell grants
16%
  • White54%
  • Hispanic8%
  • Black3%
  • Asian15%

Purdue University-Main Campus FAQ

What is Purdue University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?+

Purdue University-Main Campus admits 50% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University-Main Campus?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–760 on SAT Math; the average total is 1364.

What ACT score do you need for Purdue University-Main Campus?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–34.

Is Purdue University-Main Campus test optional?+

Test scores required.

How many students apply to Purdue University-Main Campus?+

In Fall 2023, 73,083 students applied to Purdue University-Main Campus and 36,763 were admitted; 9,381 enrolled.

Does Purdue University-Main Campus consider legacy status?+

No. Purdue University-Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Purdue University-Main Campus require an essay?+

Purdue University-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Purdue University-Main Campus cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $25,610 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,851.

What is Purdue University-Main Campus's graduation rate?+

84% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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