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Tuition

$8,084

$16,845

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Selective

47%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,943
Declined + 2,129
Total Received 4,072
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Public

8,639

undergraduate students

1,147

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

45%

55%

male

female

1  :  18

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
0
600-699
7%
500-599
35%
400-499
49%
300-399
9%
200-299
0
700-800
1%
600-699
9%
500-599
33%
400-499
49%
300-399
8%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
5%
500-599
27%
400-499
51%
300-399
16%
200-299
1%
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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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School Facts

Purdue University, founded in 1946, is a coeducational comprehensive university. Its 202-acre campus is located in Hammond, IN.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 9,786
Established in 1946
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)

Codes

SAT 1638
ACT 1233

Right Now

Hammond, IN

202-acre campus in Hammond (population: 80,830), 25 miles from Chicago; branch campus in Merrillville. Public transportation serves campus.

Purdue University — Calumet
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323-2094

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
7%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
13%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
13%
Top 1/4
33%
Top 1/2
68%
Bottom 1/2
32%
Bottom 1/4
7%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
0
600-699
7%
500-599
35%
400-499
49%
300-399
9%
200-299
0
700-800
1%
600-699
9%
500-599
33%
400-499
49%
300-399
8%
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
5%
500-599
27%
400-499
51%
300-399
16%
200-299
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Common application accepted no
Application deadline July 27 (priority deadline)
July 27
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Selective

47%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,943
Declined + 2,129
Total Received 4,072

Admissions Contact

Dorothy E. Frink
Associate Director, Admissions and Recruitment
P: 800 HI-PURDUE, extension 2213
F: 219 989-2775
adms@purduecal.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,272
Additional fees 687
Books & supplies 1,125
Total $8,084
Average Financial Aid - 7,455
Total with Avg. Aid $629

Financial Aid

11%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$7,455

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $14,912,595
State $4,974,341
Institutional $385,237
Other external $0
Total $20,272,173

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $150,307
Institutional $2,613,972
Other external $1,883,168
Total $4,647,447

Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
June 30

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 HI-PURDUE, extension 2301
finaid2@purduecal.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Beatriz Contreras
Director of Student Financial Services
finaid2@purduecal.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
golf
tennis
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA
Mascot
Peregrine
School colors
gold and black

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Athletics Right Now

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Air Hockey, Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, Bean Bag Tournaments, Bench Press Club, Bocce Ball, Bowling, Bubble Hockey, Darts, Dodgeball, Eating, Fishing, Field Goal Contest, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Foosball, Frisbee Golf, Gator Ball, Homerun Derby, Kick Ball, Mush Ball, Racquetball, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming, Texas Hold 'Em, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wiffle Ball, Wrestling

Athletic Directors

John Friend (men's)
Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor Of Health, Recreation & Sports
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Biology
Broadcasting
Business
Chemistry
Child Development/Family Studies
Communication
Communications
Computer Graphics Technology
Computer Information Technology
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Computer Science/Technology
Construction Science
Education
Electrical Technology
Elementary Education
Emergency Medical Services
Engineering
English
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
French
History
Hospitality/Tourism Management
Human Development/Family Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Industrial Engineering Technology
Information Systems/Computer Programming
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Modeling/Simulation/Visualization
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Psychology
Radio/Television
Restaurant/Hotel/Institutional Management
Science Teaching
Secondary Education
Social Studies Teaching
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech Communication/Theatre Teaching
Supervision
Technology

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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Technologies
  • Vocational Arts

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

9,786

total students

86%

14%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

88%

8,639
students

Female
55%
4,779

Male
45%
3,860

Graduate

12%

1,147
students

Female
59%
675

Male
41%
472

undergraduateFull-time

64%

5,535
students

Female
52%
2,870

Male
48%
2,665

undergraduatePart-time

36%

3,104
students

Female
62%
1,909

Male
38%
1,195

Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
16%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
53%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

35%

Transfer applicants accepted

61%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 27

Spring: January 4

Summer: May 25

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 25
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
India
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Taiwan
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Judith Pennywell
Executive Director, International Programs Office
219 989-1104
judith.pennywell@purduecal.edu

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