Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
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Is Purdue University flexible when students want to change their majors for the engineering college?
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What is the average amount of financial aid students receive at Purdue University?
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Do I need to fill out a FASFA form, before getting admitted if I have a third party full ride scholarship to attend any college?
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15 days ago
What percentage of students are involved in Greek life at Purdue University?
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Academic details
1180-1410
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
25-32
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
Selectivity
Somewhat Selective (58% Acceptance Rate)
School type
4-year institution
Diversity statistics
59% White
8% Asian
5% Hispanic
3% Black
3% Multiracial
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Common Careers
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Aerospace Engineer85k
Software Engineer84k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)80k
Electrical Engineer77k
Mechanical Engineer74k
Manufacturing Engineer74k
Project Engineer68k
62.8kAvg. Early Career Pay
108.6kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
49%in High-Meaning careers
38%in STEM careers
Financial Snapshot
Average Financial Breakdown
$10,524
Average grant for incoming freshmen
$4,503
Average Pell Grant
$5,134
Average Federal Loans
$6,761
Average Institutional Grant
$6,982
Average Total Loans
Published tuition and fees (Out of state)
$28,794 / year
While we do our best to show up-to-date information, due to COVID-19 and other factors out of our control, it is possible that the data we are showing about test requirements, application deadlines, and more, are inaccurate. Please verify with the college itself via their website to ensure you are aware of all requirements and deadlines.