Purdue University: Review & Facts

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Purdue University is a large four-year, public school with 46,655 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1869 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
208
Good
At Purdue University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Purdue University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 208 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Agriculture, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
93%
Good
The student retention rate at Purdue University is very high at 93% (well above Indiana average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Purdue University is very good - 82%. Roughly 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Purdue University is pretty good - 13:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$28,900
High
Average tuition pricing is very high, around $28,100 annually. The additional fees at Purdue University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $800; which comes to $28,900 annually.

Read the details about Purdue University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
67%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 57,510 applications were submitted and 38,619 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Purdue University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Medium
Purdue University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Purdue University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Purdue University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 14,100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, around $4,900 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Purdue University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Purdue University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Purdue University Location and Maps



Post Address: Purdue University, Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2040, USA
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