Description

Hundreds of academic programs, high research activity, an impressive list of graduates and a ton of student organizations are some of the exciting features of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

The second-largest school in the state, Purdue attracts students from all over the world to undertake bachelor’s and graduate degrees in more than 210 subject areas offered through Purdue’s approximately one dozen schools and divisions, including:

*The College of Agriculture
*The College of Engineering
*The College of Health and Human Services
*The College of Liberal Arts
*The School of Veterinary Medicine

Respected as a research university, Purdue conducts research in such areas as Business, Education, Healthcare and Technology.

Accomplishments of Purdue’s graduates are proof of the quality of all its academic programs. Former Purdue students have gone on to win Pulitzer Prizes, Nobel Prizes and Grammy Awards, and have also become executives of Fortune 500 companies.

Purdue’s impressive offerings extend beyond academics too. With more than 900 student organizations, as well as galleries, musical groups, campus lectures and cultural centers, there are activities for everyone.

While grades and SAT or ACT scores are important factors in the admissions process, Purdue admissions officers also evaluate the personal achievements, talents and interests of each student.

Any Purdue student who needs assistance with tuition fees may apply for financial aid.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Boilermakers

Website

www.purdue.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$8,638

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,118

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

41,051

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
33,105
Freshman Class
6,225
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
41,051

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
80%
Graduate
20%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
61%
Out-of-State
39%

Gender of Students

Women
44%
Men
56%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
5%
Caucasian
86%
Latino
3%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

Indiana
61%
Illinois
9%
Ohio
2%
California
1%
Michigan
1%
Other
26%

International Students

International
14%
Domestic
86%