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Purdue University-Main Campus

Purdue-West Lafayette

West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2040

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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.

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

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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