Purdue University
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Purdue University is a public research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, with about 52,000 students. Known as a top school for engineering, aviation, and agriculture, Purdue has a strong reputation for innovation and applied sciences. It is also famous for producing astronauts, including Neil Armstrong. With a practical, energetic campus culture, Purdue is often seen as a global leader in STEM education.
Admissions Statistics
Regular Decision
Applicants
N/A
Admitted
N/A
Admit Rate
N/A
Total Enrolled
11,467
Early Decision
Early Applicants
N/A
Early Admitted
N/A
ED Admit Rate
N/A
Admits from Early
N/A
of total class
Waitlist
Offered Spot
3,344
Accepted Spot
1,860
Admitted
9
WL Admit Rate
0%
Academic Profile
Class Rank & GPA
Average GPA
3.76
Top 10% of Class
0.47%
Top 25% of Class
0.77%
Top 50% of Class
0.94%
Demographics
Men
6,945
Admit Rate: 0.4652280651%
Women
4,522
Admit Rate: 0.5523586152%
Non-International
89.9%
International
10.2%
Admission Factors
Selection Criteria
Rigor of School RecordNot Considered
Class RankImportant
Academic GPANot Considered
Standardized TestsConsidered
Application EssayNot Considered
RecommendationConsidered
ExtracurricularsConsidered
Talent/AbilityImportant
Character/PersonalConsidered
InterviewVery Important
First GenerationConsidered
Cost & Outcome
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
$9,718
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,520
Career Earnings
Early Career Pay
$75,100
Mid Career Pay
$126,300
Student Body
Undergrads
37,678
Total Students
44,479