Purdue University—West Lafayette
West Lafayette, IN
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 36,146 |
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| Declined | 32,436 |
| Total Received | 68,582 |
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Founded in 1869, Purdue University—West Lafayette is a public land-grant research university that is known for its strong programs in engineering, agriculture, and technology. It is located on a two thousand six hundred two-acre campus in West Lafayette, Indiana—sixty-five miles northwest of Indianapolis.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Public |
| Campus enrollment | 51,528 |
| Established in | 1869 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
2,602-acre campus in West Lafayette (population: 46,269), 65 miles from Indianapolis; branch campuses in Fort Wayne, Hammond, and Westville. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Indianapolis. Public transportation serves campus.
Purdue University—West Lafayette
475 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN
47907-2050
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| Application fee | $60 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Application deadline (priority deadline) | November 1 |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 36,146 |
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| Declined | 32,436 |
| Total Received | 68,582 |
Secondary School Record
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
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60%
$9,819
| Tuition | $9,992 |
| Housing | $6,480 |
| Food | $5,398 |
| Additional fees | $2,210 |
| Books & supplies | $1,030 |
| Total | $25,110 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $9,819 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $15,291 |
Need-based
| Federal | $25,424,702 |
| State | $26,127,499 |
| Institutional | $59,359,123 |
| Other external | $4,383,831 |
| Total | $115,295,155 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $7,943,856 |
| State | $2,754,971 |
| Institutional | $29,204,323 |
| Other external | $8,044,286 |
| Total | $47,947,436 |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 98 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Indonesia Malaysia South Korea Taiwan |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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