Public school in Indiana with 37,800 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
Admissions website:
Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
69%
Women
77%
Men
63%
Total number of applicants
59,436
Women: 39%
Men: 61%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
25%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$20,022
Out-of-state
$38,824
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$3,709
$30,001–48,000
$2,955
$48,001–75,000
$4,645
$75,001–110,000
$11,870
Over $110,000
$15,010
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Not used
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
Policies change during COVID-19; please confirm by looking at this school's website.
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 62%
ACT: 31%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
10,278
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
41%
Enrolled men:
59%
6-year graduation rate
82%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
92%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
15%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 9%
Black: 4%
Hispanic: 6%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 6%
White: 75%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
13:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Big Ten Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Big Ten Conference
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Location
Hovde Hall of Administration
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Great Lakes
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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