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Purdue University
#1 in Top Public Universities in Indiana
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 4,639 reviews
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    Purdue University Academics

    Purdue Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    81%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    92%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    76%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $7,915
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      38%
    • 20-39
      35%
    • 40-99
      21%
    • 100+
      6%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      803 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      422 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      312 Graduates
    • Industrial Engineering
      220 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering Technician
      210 Graduates
    • Statistics
      197 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      187 Graduates
    • Finance
      185 Graduates
    • Accounting
      183 Graduates
    • Aerospace Engineering
      179 Graduates
    94%
    of students say they attend class.153 responses

    Purdue Professors

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Female Professors
    33%
    Male Professors
    67%
    Average Professor Salary
    $142,092
    Poll
    39%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.153 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      3%
    • Asian American
      18%
    • Hispanic
      4%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      8%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      1%
    • White
      65%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    91%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.301 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.301 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.301 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.301 responses
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