Purdue University-Main Campus
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in West Lafayette, IN. It enrolls about 52,905 students and admits roughly 50% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | West Lafayette, IN 47907 |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Enrollment | 52,905 |
| Acceptance rate | 50% |
| Applicants / admitted | 73,083 / 36,763 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,992 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $28,794 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 83% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 92% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,421 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 590–710 |
| ACT middle 50% | 27–34 |
| Website | https://www.purdue.edu/ |
| Phone | 7654944600 |
Admissions
About 73,083 students applied and 36,763 were admitted. Of those admitted, 9,381 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,992 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $28,794. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,421 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,927 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,925 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,948 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,919 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,130 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 7,698 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 83% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN, Tippecanoe County. Its coordinates are 40.4282, -86.9144.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?
About 50% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 73,083 applicants.
How much does Purdue University-Main Campus cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,992 for in-state students and $28,794 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Purdue University-Main Campus?
About 52,905 students are enrolled.