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Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, INPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 50% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public institution located in the city setting of West Lafayette, IN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 44.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 50%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
44.5K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
50% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 720
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math600 - 760
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 34
1typical 50% range36
50%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering23% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,217
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,685
Earnings 5yr: $149,545
Debt: $19,375
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,404
Earnings 5yr: $135,236
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,205
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,523
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,033
Earnings 5yr: $143,079
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,021
Earnings 5yr: $127,247
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,747
Earnings 5yr: $134,207
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,275
Earnings 5yr: $126,554
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,596
Earnings 5yr: $126,992
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,295
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,462
Earnings 5yr: $118,081
Debt: $23,000
Air Transportation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,421
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,149
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,831
Earnings 5yr: $105,980
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,241
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,606
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,910
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Materials Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,557
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,335
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,031
Earnings 5yr: $100,438
Debt: $19,427
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,600
In-State Tuition$9,992
Out-of-State Tuition$28,794
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
13%
Pell Grants
22%
Take Loans
78%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$60,838
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$72,424
Completion Signals
83%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
59%
Men41%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 59% men and 41% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$98,017
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