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Public4-Yearlarge campus
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
3.8Very Good
50%
Open Admissions
83%
Graduation
About Purdue University-Main Campus
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public four-year institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. With an enrollment of approximately 39,637 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. The university admits 50% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 83%. Graduates earn a median salary of $72,424 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $13,945 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
50%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
83%
Enrollment
39,637
Total students
Median Earnings
$72,424
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,992
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,794
Per year
Average Net Price
$13,945
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1200–1470
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
27 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1200
Median
1330
75th
1470
4001600
SAT Math
25th
600
Median
670
75th
750
200800
ACT Composite
25th
27
Median
30
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$28,794/yr
In-State Tuition$9,992/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$13,945/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$55,780
10-Year Earnings
$724,240
ROI Multiple
13.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Purdue University-Main Campus
Student Outcomes
83%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$72k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
39,637
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
