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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Private University

Purdue University-Main Campus is a private university in West Lafayette, IN with a 50% acceptance rate, SAT range of 1190–1460, ACT range of 27–34, median graduate earnings of $72,424. The campus experiences 82.6°F avg summer high and 26.4°F avg winter low, 37.7 inches of rain annually, 5.1 inches of snow. Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $72,424, with typical debt of $19,500 — a strong return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
50.3%
SAT Range
11901460
ACT Range
2734
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$28,794
Median Earnings
$72,424
Enrollment
39,637
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
92%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Computer Science.$94,786 / yr
Computer Engineering.$89,965 / yr
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.$84,300 / yr
Industrial Engineering.$81,379 / yr
Chemical Engineering.$81,105 / yr