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Your college education is an investment in yourself and your future. But how much will it cost? Your total cost to attend PNW will depend on a variety of factors, like where you’re from and where you’re living.
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In-State Tuition
$5,295
1 Year Full-Time Graduate
Out-of-State Tuition*
$7,783
1 Year Full-Time Graduate
*Figures based on full-time (eight or more credit hours) enrollment for fall 2020 and spring 2021. Domestic non-resident students enrolled prior to fall 2018 will be assessed at the international rate.
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Established in 1869 under the Morrill Land Grant Act in West Lafayette, Purdue University was founded with the help of donations pouring in from Tippecanoe County, 100 acres of land was offered by local residents and a sum of $150,000 was presented by John Purdue, who also provided land to establish a college of agriculture, science and technology. In 1874, the first buildings on campus including the Boiler and Gas House, the Military Hall and Gymnasium, the Ladies Hall, Purdue Hall, and the Pharmacy Building were completed, however, none of them remains today. The same year, classes at the University began with six instructors and 39 students.
One of the leading universities, Purdue University has been ranked among the best public universities in the United States of America by major institutional rankings and is renowned for its engineering programmes. When we talk about the Purdue University ranking, the university has been ranked by US News & World Report - National University Ranking at #49, THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking at #105, QS - World University Ranking at #116 and US News & World Report - Global Universities at #127 for 2022.
With campus locations throughout the state, students can choose to pursue their studies at the main Purdue campus, Purdue University West Lafayette or explore other options including Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW), Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Purdue Northwest, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, and Purdue University Global. The main Purdue campus - Purdue University West Lafayette offers more than 200 undergraduate programmes and 80 graduate programmes. While Purdue University is best known for its STEM Programmes, other areas such as elementary edu
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Purdue University FAQs
Q. Is Purdue considered a top university?
A. According to the US News & World Report 2021, Purdue ranked 53rd among all institutions, up from four spots from the previous year, and 17th among public institutions, up one spot from 2019. By the Times Higher Education (THE), Purdue ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. Check Purdue University and Course Rankings here.
Q. Is Purdue University an Ivy League?
A. Purdue is not an Ivy League university, but it is a prestigious public university that provides education on par with that of the Ivy League institutions.
Q. Purdue is famous for which courses?
A. Purdue University is among the ‘Big Ten’ schools that provide a world-class education to all students. The university is famous for its academic programs in Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Pathology. The Aeronautical Engineering program is one of the most sought-after programs of the university. Apart from this, the STEM majors serve as the biggest attraction to international students. Owing to a reputed and renowned faculty, the university’s PhD programs are also quite popular. Check out Purdue University Courses & Fees here.
Q. What GPA do you need to get into undergraduate courses at Purdue?
A. Students are expected to have a GPA of 3.69 and have above average scores in their high school subjects. Apart from this, international students need to submit English language proficiency scores as well. Check out more details about the eligibility and admissions process on our website. .
Q. What is the undergraduate acceptance rate of Purdue University?
A. Purdue is quite selective of its students and has an acceptance rate of 60%. Incoming students usually have an average SAT score between 1190 and 1440 or an average ACT score of 25-32.
Q. Is Purdue good for the Aerospace program?
A. Purdue’s Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering (AAE) program consistently ranks among the nation's best aerospace engineering programs, in both undergraduate and graduate rankings as per US News & World Report (USNWR). According to the USNWR, Purdue’s AAE program ranked #4 in the Best Undergraduate Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering Programs category in 2020. Apart from this, Purdue's College of Engineering has also ranked the ninth-best undergraduate program in the country in the USNWR 2020 report.
Q. What is the acceptance rate for Purdue engineering?
A. As of 2017, Purdue’s School of Engineering overall acceptance rate was 16.5%, including 29% (2,175) of freshmen acceptances.
Q. What sport is Purdue known for?
A. Purdue is competitive in every sport it plays. It has teams various sporting teams ranging from Basketball to Water Skiing. Basketball and Football are the biggest sporting event of the university. Lately, Volleyball matches have also been one of the favourites of the students.
Q. Does Purdue give a full-ride scholarship to international students?
A. International students are not eligible for tuition-free or full-ride scholarships. These are reserved for domestic and in-state students only.
Q. Does Purdue give scholarships to international students?
A. As Purdue is a state-assisted university, it does not offer any scholarship or financial aid assistance to international applicants. However, Indian applicants can apply for the Indian Emerging Scholar Fund that provides a limited number of renewable four-year scholarships to Indian students. Apart from this, international students are welcome to approach private or government (own country) intuitions that offer study abroad scholarships, such as Fullbright, QS Scholarship, and so on. Check Scholarships for USA
Q. How much do Purdue graduates make?
A. With a more than 90% placement rate, a Purdue graduate (after attending an undergraduate program) gets an average salary of USD 55,000 (2018).
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