Purdue University–Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | West Lafayette, IN · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 44,503 |
| Acceptance rate | 50% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1200–1470 · 67% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 27–34 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 83% |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $24,591 in-state · $43,393 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $60 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Engineering, Business, Computer science, Engineering tech, Biology.
Purdue campus map
On campus
Purdue University, Ross–Ade Stadium, Black Cultural Center Library, Veterinary Medical Library, Mackey Arena, Purdue Football Performance Complex, Mathematical Sciences Library, Humanities, Social Sciences and Education (HSSE) Library, Library of Engineering and Science, Mollenkopf Athletic Facility.
Around campus
- Places to eat: McDonald's, Domino's, Subway, Jimmy John's, Everbowl
- Coffee: Tsaocaa, Silver Dipper, Starbucks
- Nightlife: Harry's Chocolate Shop, The Pint
- Shops: Von's Books, Interstate Battery
- Museums and culture: West Lafayette Public Library
- Groceries: Discount Den
- Parks: Paula R. Woods Park