West Lafayette, IN
$10,002
$28,804
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in-state out-of-state More Financial Details57%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 28,093 |
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| Declined | + 20,823 |
| Total Received | 48,916 |
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| SAT | 1631 |
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| ACT | 1230 |
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Purdue University -- West Lafayette is a public, comprehensive institution. Founded in 1869, it adopted coeducation in 1874. Its 2,602-acre campus is located in West Lafayette, 65 miles northwest of Indianapolis, IN.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 41,573 |
| Established in | 1869 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AABI (Aviation Accreditation Board International) • AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • APHE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) • ATMAE (Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering) • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NLN (National League for Nursing) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) |
2,602-acre campus in West Lafayette (population: 45,872), 65 miles from Indianapolis; branch campuses in Fort Wayne, Hammond, and Westville. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Indianapolis. Public transportation serves campus.
Purdue University — West Lafayette
475 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050
| Application fee | $60 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
February 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
57%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 28,093 |
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| Declined | + 20,823 |
| Total Received | 48,916 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
Kristina Wong Davis
Vice Provost for Enrollment
P: 765 494-1776
F: 765 494-0544
admissions@purdue.edu
| Tuition | $10,002 |
| Room | $4,860 |
| Board | $5,170 |
| Books & supplies | $1,160 |
| Total | $21,192 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $13,942 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $7,250 |
77%
$13,942
Need-based
| Federal | $22,335,173 |
| State | $23,215,983 |
| Institutional | $48,758,008 |
| Other external | $4,268,744 |
| Total | $98,577,908 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $6,985,459 |
| State | $2,391,043 |
| Institutional | $30,807,883 |
| Other external | $8,205,525 |
| Total | $48,389,910 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 98 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Indonesia Malaysia South Korea Taiwan |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Bryant Priester
Director, International Admissions & Recruitment
765 494-7699
bprieste@purdue.edu
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