Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN | purdue.edu
Purdue University is home to over 37,000 undergraduate students, 11 academic colleges, and world-renowned programs, research, and faculty members. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue is a global leader in Engineering and ranks highly in Nursing, Pharmacy, Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Education, and Computer Science. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13-to-1 and most class sizes average between 25 and 35 students. There are more than 1,000 clubs and organization to explore, a state of the art Honors College, first-class recreation facilities, and numerous support and career development resources available to students. Purdue is home to highly-competitive Division 1 athletics and is part of the Big 10 Conference. Overall, Purdue University’s story is full of history, traditions, achievements, and milestones that have had a significant impact on the state of Indiana, the nation, and the world.
Representatives
Taylor Patterson She/Her/Hers
Assistant Director, Southern California Regional Representative
(765) 496-0709 tmpatter@purdue.edu
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
IND (70 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
37,101 / 49,639
Average Class Size
31
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
42% / 37.6% / 11%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Big 10
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
26 - 33 / 1190 - 1410
Mid-Range GPA
3.5 - 3.9
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: Either
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
68,309 / 35,995 (53%)
Deposits
9,354
Applications Accepted
Common App
Application Information
Test Optional? No
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Sometimes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 1
Regular Decision: Jan 15
Transfer App Deadline
Veterinary Nursing: Feb 1
Nursing: May 1
All Other Majors: June 1
Spring Transfers: Nov 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Nov 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
N/A
Link to Scholarship Info
admissions.purdue.edu/costsandfinaid/freshman.php
Points of Pride
Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue University has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels, providing students with a top-tier higher education experience at the highest proven value.
Purdue University is nicknamed the “cradle of astronauts” because of our 27 astronaut alumni. Nearly a third of all U.S. spaceflights have included a Purdue graduate.
The Boilermaker Special, the official mascot of Purdue University, is in fact a train. Believe it or not, the Boilermaker Special VII is driven to every away football game, no matter how far, as it can go up to 75 MPH!
