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Public university

Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
QS ranking
111
Acceptance rate
59%
Tuition fee
USD30,010/ year

Study background

University introduction

Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Its most popular subjects include Engineering, Business/Marketing, Computer and Information Systems, Engineering Technologies and Health Professions and Related Programs. This is a large university, with approximately 44,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
90%
10%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Taiwan

  5. 5.

    Colombia

Student gender

In this university

56%
44%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 2.5 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 2.6 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.purdue.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

7,042

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Engineering

  2. 2.

    Business/Marketing

  3. 3.

    Computer and Information Systems

  4. 4.

    Engineering Technologies

  5. 5.

    Health Professions and Related Programs

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

27

Health support

In this university

1,392 : 1
1,392 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

870 : 1
870 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Career

  • Sports

  • Arts

  • Academic / Interest

Number of national league teams

18

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

24

Football / Track fields

4

Basketball courts

1

Squash courts

6

Badminton courts

1

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

6

Number of dormitories

23

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
4,860
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
67 - 76%
Temperature
-7°
10°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
64 - 69%
Temperature
5°
28°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
69 - 73%
Temperature
12°
30°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
69 - 78%
Temperature
-4°
18°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Indianapolis International Airport

Distance between airport and university

105 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1.5 - 2 hours
Cost
USD 25 - 35

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

38

Score

59.4

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,682 : 1
1,682 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,203 : 1
1,203 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

63

Average numbers of services

7