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Purdue University
  • 4 Year
  • WEST LAFAYETTE, IN

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Purdue is a highly rated public university located in Wabash Township, Indiana. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 35,878 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Purdue acceptance rate is 69%. Popular majors include Business, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Graduating 83% of students, Purdue alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,800.

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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference

Purdue University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Purdue Admissions

Acceptance Rate
69%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1190-1430
ACT Range
26-33
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$14,619 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,324 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
73%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 273 responses
70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 343 responses
45%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 339 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    47%
  • On Campus
    51%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
35,878 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,928
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 227 responses
  • Friendly and focused
    24%
  • Focused
    21%
  • Diverse
    19%
  • Indifferent-they do them and you do you
    12%
  • Driven
    8%
  • Nice
    5%
  • Easygoing
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 397 responses
Poll
72%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 452 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 228 responses
  • Boiler up
    32%
  • Driven
    16%
  • Diverse
    14%
  • Challenging
    13%
  • Community
    8%
  • "What are our school colors?" "Mostly red brick."
    5%
  • Degree
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$55,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 172 responses

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