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Information Summary
Ranks 18th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Midsize suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 35,485 |
| Total Enrollment | 40,151 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition | |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $55 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $55 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Purdue University-Main Campus?
Ranks 529th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $6,700 | $6,700 | $20,870 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $396 | $396 | $396 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $254 | $254 | $706 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,700 | $6,700 | $20,870 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $396 | $396 | $396 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $254 | $254 | $706 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $17,146 | $17,146 | $31,316 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,146 | $17,146 | $31,316 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $11,176 | $11,176 | $25,346 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $13,400 | $28,024 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | $396 | $396 |
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Tuition | $14,008 | $33,974 |
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $396 | $396 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $6,092 |
$6,092 |
$18,700 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $940 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,020 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,270 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,020 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,270 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,380 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 24,883 (14,145 male / 10,738 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 21,042 (11,802 male / 9,240 female) |
| Admission rate | 85% |
| First-time Enrollment | 7,537 (4,476 male / 3,061 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 7,476 (4,437 male / 3,039 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 61 (39 male / 22 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Purdue University-Main Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Big Ten Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Purdue University-Main Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 176th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 39% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 28 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 29 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 28 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 350th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 82% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 600 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 530 / 650 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1020 / 1250 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 11,918 |
| Meals per Week | 20 |
| Room Fee | $3,078 |
| Board Fee | $4,062 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,085 | 1,265 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,327 | 1,226 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,744 | 2,704 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,411 | 2,862 | |
| Any financial aid type | 4,211 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Purdue University-Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3,312 | 1,524 | 4,836 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 726 | 675 | 1,401 |
Hispanic | 565 | 460 | 1,025 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,236 | 631 | 1,867 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 100 | 77 | 177 |
White Non-Hispanic | 17,971 | 12,874 | 30,845 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 23,910 | 16,241 | 40,151 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Purdue University-Main Campus?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $72,984 ($77,154 male / $61,209 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 2,183 (1,612 male / 571 female) |
| Total Benefits | $48,976,685 |
Purdue University-Main Campus Summary
Purdue University Calumet is academically organized into six schools: School of Education School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences School of Management School of Nursing School of Technology Purdue University Calumet as a whole has been accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools continuously since 1969. ABET has continuously accredited Purdue University Calumet’s following bachelor’s degrees since the date listed: Computer Engineering 2004, Construction Technology 1972, Electrical Engineering 1980, Electrical Engineering Technology 1976, Industrial Engineering Technology 1972, Manufacturing Engineering Technology 1994, Mechanical Engineering 1980 and Mechanical Engineering Technology 1972. ABET has continuously accredited Purdue University Calumet’s following associates degrees since the date listed: Architectural Technology 1982, Civil Engineering Technology 1972, Electrical Engineering Technology 1972, Industrial Engineering Technology 1972, Manufacturing Engineering Technology 1994, and Mechanical Engineering Technology 1972.
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Purdue University-Main Campus Academics
Purdue University is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. For one thing, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, ROTC, Navy, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Weekend College. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Purdue University.
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Foreign Language & Literature – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English, English Language & Literature – General
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General, Statistics
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences
- History:
- History – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Hotel/Motel Management, Operations Management
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Design/Visual Communications, Drama/Theater Arts, Film Studies, Music – General, Photography
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Clinical Laboratory Science, Nursing (RN), Premedicine, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology, Veterinarian Assistance
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Entomology
- Popular majors:
- seventy-six percent engineering technologies, thirteen percent business per marketing, six percent agriculture, five percent health professions, twenty percent engineering, sixteen percent business per marketing, eight percent engineering technologies, seven percent education, six percent family and consumer sciences, five percent agriculture, five percent computer and information sciences, five percent health professions, five percent social sciences
- Education:
- Agricultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, Kindergarten/Preschool Education, Physical Education, Technology/Industrial Arts Education, Trade/Industrial Education
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of May. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 30.
Purdue University-Main Campus Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty dollars regular application fee, thirty dollars out-of-state application fee, thirty dollars online application fee and point zero . Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 85%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. Specifically, there were two thousand, four hundred and forty-six total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand, six hundred and fifty-five total number of transfer students who were admitted.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of June and Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March. The regular application due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of May.
Purdue University-Main Campus Athletics
The Boilermakers are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Swimming
- Men’s NCAA Division IA, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Racquetball
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling
Purdue University-Main Campus Financial Aid
If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, ROTC, Leadership and State/District Residency. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, ROTC, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at forty-one percent scholarships per grants and fifty-nine percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Purdue University-Main Campus Students
The school’s size is approximately thirty thousand, five hundred and forty-five degree-seeking undergrads, seven thousand, one hundred and ten first-time degree-seeking freshmen and six thousand, nine hundred and thirty-two graduate enrollment. Moreover, the student body consists of seventy-one percent in-state students, twenty-nine percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, forty percent women, sixty percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, six percent asian per pacific islander, four percent black per non-hispanic, three percent hispanic, eighty-two percent white per non-hispanic, six percent non-resident alien, twenty-seven percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty-eight percent in top quarter of graduating class, ninety percent in top half of graduating class, thirty-one percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twelve percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Purdue University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 85 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Certainly, the school is located 65 miles from Indianapolis.Further, the university has many unique facilites such as linear accelerator, horticultural park, concert hall, 3 theaters, outdoor concert facility, 2 professional golf courses, on-campus airport. Students should note the housing policies: thirty-four percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Cooperative Housing, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Special Housing For Disabled Students, one-MAR deadline for housing deposit and seventy-five dollars amount of housing deposit.













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I wish to congratulate the University for choosing Dr. France Cordova as the new president. I formerly with the Office of Women in Higher Education where we sought to assure that more women were chosen as presidents of our nation's colleges and universities. I am especially pleased to hear this news, since my Father graduated from Purdue in the early 1900's. Best wishes to the University and to Dr. Cordova--a quality person for a quality institution.