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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$60,838

Acceptance Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

83%

Annual Tuition

$9,992

At a Glance

Total Students

39,637

Retention Rate

92%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

23%

Median Debt

$19,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

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 of $61,124. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $60,838. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $72,424. The median debt for graduates is $19,500.

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

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Campus Location

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 50.3%.