Overview

Purdue University is a University institution located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 475 Stadium Mall Drive
Schleman Hall
West Lafayette, IN  47907-2050
United States

Contact Cherise Hall
Interim Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-494-9116
Fax: 765-494-0544

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Agricultural Communication/journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Farm/farm And Ranch Management
Food Science
Horticultural Science
Soil Science And Agronomy, General
Turf And Turfgrass Management
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
Italian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
Entomology
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Genetics, General
Microbiology And Immunology
Neurobiology And Anatomy
Plant Genetics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Management Science
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Selling Skills And Sales Operations
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Learning Sciences
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, Other
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Agricultural Engineering
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, Other
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautical/aerospace Engineering Technology/technician
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Consumer Merchandising/retailing Management
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Comparative Literature
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Hispanic And Latin American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Japanese Language And Literature
Linguistics
Russian Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dietetics/dietitian
Environmental Health
Health And Wellness, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pharmaceutics And Drug Design
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Veterinary/animal Health Technology
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Financial Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics And Probability
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
Biological And Physical Sciences
Mathematics And Computer Science
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Nutrition Sciences
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Wood Science And Wood Products/pulp And Paper Technology/technician
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Experimental Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Music, General
Photography
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

72,800

Applied

36,602

Accepted

39,170

Enrolled

Female Admissions

27,840

Females Applied

16,343

Females Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

44,960

Males Applied

20,259

Males Accepted

45%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	639	590	710
SAT Math	664	600	760
ACT Composite	29	27	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,208

In-state

28,010

Out-of-state

9,208

In-district

Fees

784

Full-time student fees

10,030

Room & board

4,860

Room only

Financial Aid

13,589

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,941

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,861

Avg. Loan Aid

5,224

Avg. Grant Aid

12,580

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

23%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

39,170

Total Undergrad students

10%

International Students

48%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.29%
Black or African American	2.6%
White or Caucasian	58.74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.08%
Asian	14.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	5.21%
Other	1.57%

Gender

Male (57.13%)

Female (42.87%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	41%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Be Involved Fair, Purdue Dance Marathon and Industrial Roundtable

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Cooperative Housing

Most popular organizations:
Purdue Dance Marathon, Purdue Paint Crew, Purdue Student Union Board, Purdue Grand Prix and HTM Society

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Security Cameras around campus

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

2,974

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 2,638

Part-time - 336

Male - 1,792

Female - 1,182