West Lafayette, Indiana
Purdue University
Public school in Indiana with 33,700 total undergraduate students
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In-state
$22,882
Out-of-state
$41,844
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$4,855
$30,001–48,000
$4,923
$48,001–75,000
$8,420
$75,001–110,000
$16,012
Over $110,000
$20,546
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
58%
Women
66%
Men
52%
Total number of applicants
53,722
Women: 38%
Men: 62%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
27%
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL Policy (International Applicants)
Not used
SAT/ACT Testing policy
Required
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 76%
ACT: 51%
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
8,453
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
43%
Enrolled men:
57%
6-year graduation rate
81%
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: 0%
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 and 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 Affilliation
None
HBCU
No