Purdue University-Main Campus

Purdue University-Main Campus is a large four-year, primarily residential school, located in a medium suburban area (West Lafayette, Indiana). It is a public school, located in the scenic Great Lakes area of the country. It is one of the land-grant schools. (Land-grant institutions are schools that have been designated by Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890.)

Martin C. Jischke is the President of the school. You can find more information about Purdue University-Main Campus by visiting their website.

Purdue University-Main Campus has a closed admissions policy. This doesn't mean you won't be able to be admitted to the school, but that you should contact the admissions office for complete admissions information. In order to apply for admittance, you will need your high school GPA, your high school ranking (where you were in your class), your transcripts, and standardized test scores, such as those from an ACT or SAT. (Check with the admissions office to see which tests are acceptable.) If English is not your primary language, it is required that you take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results with your admissions application.

Of those who applied to the school, 85% were admitted. There are currently 40,618 students enrolled in the Purdue University-Main Campus.

Academic and career counseling services are available to students and, if it fits better with your needs, the school offers some programs via distance learning.

The school has on-campus housing available for up to 11,918 students. On-campus housing costs average about $3,078 per year. You may also choose to participate in a meals program (20 meals per week) for an additional $4,062. (This could be a weekly, monthly, or term amount. Check with the school's admissions office for further information.)

The average tuition for out-of-state full-time undergraduates is approximately $20,870. If you are an in-state student, then the average tuition is approximately $6,700. Any tuition figures are exclusive of required fees, books, and supplies. The fees can vary, but books typically average about $990. It is estimated that the total cost for an in-state student is $17,146 per year and $31,316 per year for an out-of-state student. If you choose to live off-campus, then it is possible for costs to be higher.

Contact Information:
    Purdue University-Main Campus
    Hovde Hall of Administration
    West Lafayette, IN  47907

Other Information:
    Enrollment: 40,618
    Website: http://www.purdue.edu
    General Info: 765-494-4600
    Admissions: 765-494-1776
    Financial Aid: 765-494-5050

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