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Purdue University

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Hovde Hall of Administration
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2040
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Purdue University-Main Campus

Hovde Hall of Administration
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2040
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Purdue University at a Glance

Purdue University is a large public college located in the midsized suburb of West Lafayette, Indiana. Currently, there are roughly 44,347 students enrolled, 58% of which are male and 42% female. Athletically, Purdue University is an NCAA I school and is part of the Big Ten.

General Information

Student Count:44,347
Gender Ratio:58% Male, 42% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's
School Setting:Large four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Midsize Suburb
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$8,183
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$24,663
Yearly Room:$3,994
Yearly Board:$4,716
In-state Cost (On Campus):$20,638
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$37,118

Contact Info

General Phone:(765) 494-4600
Athletic Phone:(765) 494-3202

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:11,816 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Purdue University Admissions & Academics

On average, Purdue University has around 27,213 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Recommended
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Recommended
Class Rank:Recommended
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:27,213
Male Applicants:15,349
Female Applicants:11,864
% Male Applicants:56%
% Female Applicants:44%
Total Admitted:19,905
Admitted Males:11,077
Admitted Females:8,828
% Admitted Males:56%
% Admitted Females:44%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:4,936
Percent Who Submit SAT:79%
ACT Scores Submitted:2,826
Percent Who Submit ACT:45%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:500
25th% Math:540
25th% Writing:490
25th% Overall:1,530
75th% Reading:610
75th% Math:670
75th% Writing:600
75th% Overall:1,880

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:22
25th% Math:24
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:23
75th% Reading:29
75th% Math:31
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:29

Purdue University Athletics
"Home of the Boilermakers"

General Boilermakers Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Big Ten
Team Colors:Old Gold and Black
Stadium Name:Ross-Ade
Stadium Capacity:62,500
Gym Name:Mackey
Gym Capacity:14,123

Boilermakers Contact Info

Phone:(765) 494-4600
Athletic Phone:(765) 494-3202
Website:http://www.purdue.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.purduesports.com

Purdue University Campus & Student Body

Purdue University offers a total of 80 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Non-resident:14.0%
Unknown:0.3%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Navy, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:No
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
AgricultureYesYesYes
ArchitectureYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYesYes
EducationYesYesYes
EngineeringYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYesYes
Health ProfessionsYesYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Human SciencesYesYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Liberal ArtsYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Mechanical & Repair TechnologiesYes
Natural ResourcesYesYesYes
PhilosophyYesYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYesYes
Social ScienceYesYesYes
Transportation & Materials MovingYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes

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