Purdue University-Main Campus

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	15,597
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	83%

Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Purdue University-Main Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Purdue emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Purdue boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,992

Cost of attendance at Purdue University-Main Campus in 2022 for students from Indiana.

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Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,794

Cost of attendance at Purdue University-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Purdue University-Main Campus received on average $7,324 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,324

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,243	14%	$4,917	$6,111,221
Other Federal Grant	5,257	59%	$2,093	$11,002,978
State Grant/Scholarships	1,043	12%	$6,966	$7,265,570
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,417	38%	$7,529	$25,726,776
Total Grant & Scholarships	6,007	68%	$7,324	$43,995,324

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Purdue University-Main Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Purdue University-Main Campus students is 82.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 81.2%.

82.7%

asian 85.4% 473 students
African American 75.4% 147 students
white 83.0% 3,674 students
unknown 86.0% 208 students
hawaiian 62.5% 5 students
hispanic 77.2% 237 students
International Students 82.4% 873 students
Mixed Race 82.1% 147 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Ten Conference
Baseball Big Ten Conference
Basketball Big Ten Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Ten Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Purdue University-Main Campus provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Purdue University-Main Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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