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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$60,838

Acceptance Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

83%

Annual Tuition

$9,992

At a Glance

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Total Students

39,637

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Retention Rate

92%

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Faculty Ratio

14

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Financial Aid

23%

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Median Debt

$19,500

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Purdue University-Main Campus is a public institution with a student body of 39,637. The university has an acceptance rate of 50.3% and a strong retention rate of 92%. The graduation rate is 83.1%. The in-state tuition is $9,992.

Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus report strong earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $61,124. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $60,838, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $72,424. The median debt for graduates is $19,500, and 23.2% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$61k

1 YEAR

$61k

5 YEARS

$72k

10 YEARS

Top 14% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Purdue University-Main Campus graduates earn a median salary of $61,124. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $60,838. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $72,424. The median debt for graduates is $19,500.

Purdue University-Main Campus has a student body of 39,637. The university has an acceptance rate of 50.3%, a graduation rate of 83.1%, and a retention rate of 92%. The in-state tuition is $9,992, and 23.2% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040

Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Purdue University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 50%.