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OFFICIAL SCORECARD
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Public
Acceptance rate
49.9%
Average SAT
1364
Tuition, out-of-state (yr)
$28,794
Tuition, in-state (yr)
$9,992
Undergraduates
44,503
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$72,424
Type
Public
State
Indiana (IN)
International students
9.9%
STEM degrees
55%
🎓 55% of degrees here are in STEM fields — international students graduating in a STEM major qualify for up to 3 years of OPT work authorization in the US (vs. 1 year for other majors), which matters if you plan to work after graduation.
Figures come from the US Department of Education College Scorecard. For current admission policies and costs, always check the school's official website.