Purdue Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 49.87%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1350. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,992
- Out-of-State Tuition: $28,794
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Purdue:
- Total Enrollment: 58,658, including 4,902 online students
- 44,819 Undergraduate, 13,839 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 59.4% men, 40.6% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 83%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 93%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 440 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 59 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 177 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Purdue Overview
Purdue University-Main Campus (Purdue) is a four-year, public school located in West Lafayette, IN. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Purdue's tuition & fees is $9,992 for Indiana residents and $28,794 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 43% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,408.
The school has a total enrollment of 58,658 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Purdue's acceptance rate is 49.87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.20%. The median SAT score is 1350 and the ACT score is 31.
Purdue ranked 68th in National Universities and 2nd in Indiana Colleges rankings. Purdue University-Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Purdue has 10 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Purdue University-Main Campus is $9,992 for in-state students and $28,794 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,992 for in-state students and $28,794 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,992 for Indiana residents and $28,794 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,992 for Indiana residents and $28,794 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,992 | $28,794 |
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| Graduate | $9,992 | $28,794 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,992 | $28,794 |
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| Graduate | $9,992 | $28,794 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Purdue University-Main Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Purdue
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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Purdue University-Main Campus Directory Information
Purdue Campuses and Colleges
Purdue University-Main Campus has 10 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
| Name | Location | Tuition & Fees |
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| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Anderson | Anderson, IN | $6,518 | $15,579 |
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| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $7,400 | $7,658 |
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| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic South Bend | South Bend, IN | $6,518 | $15,579 |
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| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic New Albany | New Albany, IN | $6,518 | $15,579 |
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| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus | Columbus, IN | $6,518 | $15,579 |
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| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | $6,518 | $15,579 |
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| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Richmond | Richmond, IN | $6,518 | $15,579 |
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| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Lafayette | Lafayette, IN | $6,518 | $15,579 |
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| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Vincennes | Vincennes, IN | $7,400 | $7,658 |
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| Purdue University - Westgate Academy | Odon, IN | $11,000 | $11,000 |
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