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Purdue University
West Lafayette,
IN
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate53%
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About Purdue
Purdue University is renowned for its distinctive programs in engineering, science, agriculture, technology, and business. Purdue offers hands-on learning style, academic rigor, collaborative opportunities, and access to cutting-edge research, all in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their passions with dedication and enthusiasm.
Purdue is located in the suburban area of West Lafayette, Indiana. With a relatively large campus, students can enjoy the numerous green spaces, lawns, gardens, and parks to relax, study, and socialize. The overall campus atmosphere is often described as being lively and engaging. Students at Purdue have a strong sense of school spirit, especially during athletic events.
Purdue competes at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Big Ten conference. The most popular sports are football and basketball, but students also enjoy volleyball, swimming, soccer, and wrestling.
Did You Know?
Neil Armstrong, first person to walk on the moon, is a Purdue alum. Armstrong earned his bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from Purdue in 1955. A statue of Armstrong and a path of his astronaut boot footsteps can be found on the Purdue campus in front of Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering. The statue depicts the astronaut as he looked during his undergraduate studies - a young student wearing a jacket, penny loafers, and resting his hand on a book.
The CC Community on Purdue
"Must see things on campus probably depend on intended major but for engineers - go through Armstrong, visit the Epic projects, walk the engineering mall, stop in to WALC, the CoRec, and eat in a dining hall. Facilities are fantastic! As the parent of a graduating senior, Purdue far exceeded our expectations in every way."
"Walking around downtown Lafayette is a nice way to spend an afternoon. Bookstores, chocolate shop/soda counter, NA beverage store, gift shops, cat cafe, jewelry stores, bars, markets and boutiques are in lovely old buildings."
Purdue University is a public, state university in the suburb of West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue was founded in 1869. The college enrolls around 50,884 students per year, including 38,218 undergraduates.
Purdue Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Purdue. The acceptance rate at Purdue is 53%. Out of 68,309 applications received in 2022, 35,995 students were offered admission.
| Purdue University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 53% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 67% |
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Purdue University is located in the town of West Lafayette, Indiana, near Indianapolis.
If you are interested in seeing Purdue for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to West Lafayette, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Indianapolis International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Purdue University and West Lafayette are like without leaving home.
College Info
Purdue Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Purdue is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Purdue is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Purdue SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1210 - 1450
Math SAT Range
600 - 760
Reading SAT Range
600 - 710
Purdue Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,022
In State$38,824
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,208
$28,010
Fees
$784
$784
Housing
$10,030
$10,030
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Purdue is like? There are approximately 50,884 students enrolled at Purdue, including 38,218 undergraduate students and 12,666 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 53% percent are from IN and 47% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time5%
Part Time53%
In State47%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
50,884
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
53%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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