Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • private • DI | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Small )

Student Population

Undergrad: 42,745 • Total: 57,417

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

610 Purdue Mall
West Lafayette, IN
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Website

https://purdue.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 24,530 (57.4%) • Female: 18,215 (42.6%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	5,687	13.3%
Black/African American	1,151	2.7%
Hispanic/Latino	3,047	7.1%
White	23,890	55.9%
Two or More Races	2,115	4.9%
International	4,327	10.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

50.3%

36,763 admitted from 73,083 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Tests Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 590-710
Math: 600-750
Total: 1190-1460

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

27-34

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$60

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

83.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

64.3%

Freshman Retention Rate

92.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

23.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$42,380

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $28,520

Room & Board

$11,650

Books & Supplies

$2,210

Students Receiving Pell Grants

43%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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