Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.0k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
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?
Sticker price$21,642
Net price (after aid)$13,945
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$4,927
$30k – $48k$5,925
$48k – $75k$8,948
$75k – $110k$18,919
$110k+$21,130
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$72,424
Median debt at graduation$19,500
Est. monthly loan payment$207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.7×Graduates earn about 3.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants13%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans23%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
83%
Freshman Retention
92%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$13.9k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$72.4k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.0k
Out-of-state
$28.8k
Net price
$13.9k
below avg
Pell
13%
Median debt
$19.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$72.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Social Sciences
EconomicsPolitical Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurity
Admissions
Acceptance rate
50%
SAT range
1190 - 1460
ACT range
27 - 34
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- Where is Purdue University-Main Campus located?
- Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Purdue University-Main Campus?
- Purdue University-Main Campus is a public university based in IN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Purdue University-Main Campus is approximately 50%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Purdue University-Main Campus?
- Purdue University-Main Campus's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,992 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Purdue University-Main Campus?
- Purdue University-Main Campus reports total enrollment of approximately 52,678 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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