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Purdue University
  • 4 Year
  • WEST LAFAYETTE, IN
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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B+

Purdue is a highly rated public university located in Wabash Township, Indiana. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 33,575 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Purdue acceptance rate is 67%. Popular majors include Business, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Graduating 83% of students, Purdue alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,800.

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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference

Purdue University Rankings

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Purdue Admissions

Acceptance Rate
67%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1170-1420
ACT Range
25-33
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$12,294 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,778 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
61%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
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Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    75%
  • On Campus
    11%
  • Online
    14%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
33,575 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,131
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
1%
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Campus Life

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$55,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%

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