At a glance
Average net price
$14,600
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.1%
Admission rate
50%
Undergrad size
44,503
In-state tuition
$9,992
Out-of-state tuition
$28,794
Cost of attendance
$24,591
Median earnings (10y)
$72,424
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,364
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 92.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (52% of credentials).
- STEM52%
- Health5%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services7%
- Engineering23.3%~10,378 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business15.7%~6,965 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science10.6%~4,704 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech6.7%~2,968 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~2,675 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture5.0%~2,207 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.8%~2,141 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~2,065 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology3.6%~1,611 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education2.9%~1,291 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics2.9%~1,291 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,113 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~788 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation1.7%~743 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~654 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.2%~521 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~458 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~432 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English0.9%~401 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.8%~334 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~258 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.5%~218 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~107 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.2%~71 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 999 | $81,749 | $19,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 986 | — | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 908 | $73,563 | $19,937 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 616 | $76,843 | $23,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Bachelor's | 612 | $62,537 | $21,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 612 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 603 | $28,965 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 572 | $64,679 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 532 | $31,579 | $20,380 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 531 | $70,780 | $19,427 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 445 | $53,751 | $22,335 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 417 | $68,741 | $19,500 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 414 | $35,435 | $21,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 407 | $67,558 | $19,985 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 388 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 380 | $62,884 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 377 | $73,421 | $19,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Master's | 375 | $91,895 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 363 | $91,040 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 360 | $91,310 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 353 | $66,084 | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 347 | $57,612 | $20,455 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 327 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 317 | $69,207 | $18,284 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 311 | $75,967 | $21,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 310 | $103,789 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 301 | $52,702 | $19,500 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 291 | $86,594 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 287 | $61,758 | $21,345 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 278 | $32,152 | $20,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 273 | $37,574 | $18,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 268 | $58,334 | $19,264 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 266 | $35,811 | $20,500 |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 255 | $48,103 | $21,250 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 254 | $51,724 | $24,700 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 238 | $67,788 | $19,270 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 236 | $56,811 | $19,402 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 235 | $49,121 | $17,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 228 | $62,226 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 220 | $34,214 | $20,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Purdue University-Main Campus
Purdue University-Main Campus is a very large institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 44,503 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Business, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Purdue University-Main Campus — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,600 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,992 for in-state students and $28,794 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,591 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.1%, a strong completion outcome. 92.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $72,424 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Purdue University-Main Campus confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Business, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (52% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), social sciences (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Purdue University-Main Campus accepts 50% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,364. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in West Lafayette, Indiana (city), Purdue University-Main Campus draws students from across Indiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Purdue University-Main Campus
Q.How much does Purdue University-Main Campus cost?
The average net price at Purdue University-Main Campus is $14,600 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,591.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?
Purdue University-Main Campus has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Purdue University-Main Campus?
Purdue University-Main Campus admits 50% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Purdue University-Main Campus graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Purdue University-Main Campus graduate earns $72,424 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Purdue University-Main Campus?
Published tuition is $9,992 in-state and $28,794 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Purdue University-Main Campus located?
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, Indiana (ZIP 47907).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Purdue University-Main Campus at their official website.