Purdue University-Main Campus
(West Lafayette, IN)
Purdue University is a public, comprehensive institution. Founded in 1869, it adopted coeducation in 1874. Its 1,579-acre campus is located in West Lafayette, 65 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Admissions
73.1%
of Applicants Admitted
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
3.5- January 01, 2011
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1510–1870 SAT Total
- 500–610 SAT Reading
- 540–670 SAT Math
- 490–600 SAT Writing
- 23–29 ACT Composite
- 22–29 ACT English
- 24–31 ACT Math
- 22–28 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
$20,638
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $8,638
- $25,118
- $10,780
- $1,220
Will I Like It
34,861
number of undergraduates
number of undergraduates
- Public
- Suburban
- 42% Women
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics, Tourism & Hospitality
Education
Teaching
Engineering
Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering
Health & Medicine
Health Administration, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Pre-Med, Veterinary
Humanities
English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages
Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics
Social Sciences
Family & Consumer Sciences, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
Trades
Aviation, Mechanic
Visual Arts & Design
Apparel & Textiles
Extra Curriculars
Accounting Club, Animals, Aero Club, Books, Cars, Chess, Art Club, Comedy, Computers, Dogs, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Languages, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats
Mailing Address
Hovde Hall of AdministrationWest Lafayette, IN 47907-2040
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