Purdue University-Main Campus
Purdue-West Lafayette
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2040
Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public institution in West Lafayette with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1342, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 39.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $72,424 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,945.
Campus Visits
News & Alerts
Purdue University-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1342
ACT Score Range
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$13,945
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
76.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
300
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Programs (343)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
10-Year Earnings by Gender
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Pride
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average