Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public university located in West Lafayette, IN, serving approximately 39,637 students. It has an acceptance rate of 50%.
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Tuition
$9,992
Acceptance
50.3%
Students
52,678
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,992
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,794
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,650
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,390
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.7×Graduates earn about 3.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
83%
Freshman Retention
92%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
50.3%
SAT range
1190 - 1460
ACT range
27 - 34
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
52,678
Undergrads
39,637
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
364
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
307
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.16
Property Rate / 1,000
3.33
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
West Lafayette
Violent Rate / 100k
467
Property Rate / 100k
2,608
Location
Institution does not report this
West Lafayette, IN 47907
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