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Purdue University-Main Campus
Purdue-West Lafayette
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2040
Visit websiteStrong 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.
Established
2016
Mascot
Lion (named Leo)
Type
Public regional master's university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
50%Acceptance
1342SAT Avg
39,637Students
14:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$72,424Earnings 10yr
$13,945Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate50.3%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1342
Reading & WritingMid: 640
590710
MathMid: 670
600750
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 30
2734
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$9,992
Tuition (out-of-state)$28,794
Room & Board$11,650
Books & Supplies$1,030
Total Cost of Attendance$22,567
Average Net Price$13,945
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$4,927
$30–48K$5,925
$48–75K$8,948
$75–110K$18,919
$110K+$21,130
Programs (343)
Student Body
Undergrads
39,637
Gender Split
42% / 58%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%
Race & Ethnicity
White 59%
Black 3%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 14%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 10%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate83.1%
Freshman Retention92.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$60,838
8 Years$66,951
10 Years$72,424
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$53,300
Men
$68,700
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Pride
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia