Purdue University-Main Campus
Public, 4-year
Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040
Quick Facts
39,637
Total Enrollment
50%
Acceptance Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
$60,838
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,992
In-State Tuition
$13,945
Avg Net Price
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1342
Avg SAT Score
About Purdue University-Main Campus
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 20,000 and above |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
| Branch Campuses | 11 |
Location
| Address | Hovde Hall of Administration |
| City | West Lafayette, IN |
| ZIP Code | 47907-2040 |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Mitch Daniels (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 39,637 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 42% |
| Male | 58% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 59.1% |
| Black | 2.6% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% |
| Asian | 14.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.2% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 1.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 2.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 5.0% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 590 | 650 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 670 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 | 34 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,992
In-State Tuition
$28,794
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,567
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,945
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 13% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 23% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 13% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $19,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $31,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 78% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $4,927 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $5,925 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $8,948 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,919 |
| $110,001+ | $21,130 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$60,838
6 Years After
$66,951
8 Years After
$72,424
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $40,713 | 75th percentile: $85,209
Earnings by Family Income Background
$54,406
Low Income
$56,236
Middle Income
$66,234
High Income
Student Outcomes
92%
Full-Time Retention
69%
Part-Time Retention
83%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$14,107
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$20,528
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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