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Photo: Abhijitsathe / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
50%
Acceptance Rate
44,503
Undergraduates
$29k
Out-of-state tuition
83%
6-yr grad rate
$72k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
50%
Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Tests RequiredSAT Range (2023-24)1200–1480
ACT Range (2023-24)27–34
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.76
44,503 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Small
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$28,794
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$14,600
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$19,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$72,424/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio27%
Why Go Here?
$72k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
44.5k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Small
How Does It Stack Up?
#5
Deal Score in IN
of 91 rated colleges
Deal Score86
Excellent value
19% First-Gen Students
13% Pell Grant Recipients
13Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public college in West Lafayette, IN. It enrolls 44,503 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
86
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1200–1480
SAT (2023-24)
3.76
GPA (CDS)
Tests Required
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$28,794
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)59%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2024-25)27%
Room & Board (2024-25)$12,820
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer Science$95k/yr
Computer Engineering$90k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$84k/yr
Industrial Engineering$81k/yr
Chemical Engineering$81k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$80k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
8
Rigor
7
Career
9
Value
City: Small
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
A
Value
A
Outcomes
A
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Purdue University-Main Campus?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,098 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,241 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,438 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,177 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,742 |
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