Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Public · 44,503 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$80K
In-state tuition
$10K
Out-of-state tuition
$29K
Graduation rate
84%
Acceptance rate
50%
Median debt
$14K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $26K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1364 |
| ACT composite (median) | 30.0 |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $68K |
| SAT math (median) | 670 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 570 |
| Undergraduate composition | 54% White · 3% Black · 8% Hispanic · 15% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.purdue.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $82K | $17K |
| Computer Engineering. | $77K | $19K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $76K | $20K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $74K | $16K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $73K | $23K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $71K | $19K |
| Materials Engineering. | $69K | $17K |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $69K | $18K |
| Statistics. | $69K | $18K |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $68K | $18K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $68K | $20K |
| Civil Engineering. | $66K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — IN
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College | $5K | — | $6K | $41K |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $12K | 80% | $14K | $70K |
| Purdue University Global | $10K | 38% | $12K | $42K |
| Ball State University | $11K | 62% | $13K | $57K |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $11K | 54% | $12K | $59K |
| Indiana State University | $10K | 44% | $13K | $52K |
| Purdue University Northwest | $9K | 44% | $12K | $59K |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $10K | 40% | $11K | $52K |
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