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The main campus of Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is a public, land-grant university founded on May 6, 1869. The main campus is built on 150 acres of land and offers more than 200 minor and major areas of study. It is especially noted for its programs in agriculture, engineering, and business administration. These programs are considered to be among the best not only in the country, but around the world.
The main campus in West Lafayette sponsors a number of sports teams that are known as the Purdue Boilermakers. The team colors are old gold and black. The teams play baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, wrestling, volleyball, soccer and softball.
Purdue University also offers degrees in aviation and flight training. In fact, the first and the last man to walk on the moon, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan, are graduates of Purdue University.
Purdue is in West Lafayette, Indiana. West Lafayette is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Purdue issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, engineering, engineering technician, and construction trades.
Not all applicants to Purdue are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 530 to 650 in 2005. People seek out Purdue, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Purdue teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 40,151 students study at the school (in 2005).
Purdue makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Big Ten Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Purdue University - Main Campus
Hovde Hall of Administration
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040
General Phone: (765) 494-4600
Admissions Phone: (765) 494-1776
Financial Aid Phone: (765) 494-5050
http://www.purdue.edu
Purdue awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,820 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, various engineering courses, chemical engineering, bioengineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,402 | business management, operations management, accounting, management information systems |
| Engineering Technician | 1,002 | mechanical engineering related tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, aerospace engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, robotics tech, surveying tech, industrial tech |
| Liberal Arts | 756 | English, sociology, political science, history, economics, foreign language and literature, social services, humanities, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 695 | elementary school teaching, industrial arts teaching, education, physical education teaching, agricultural teaching, early childhood education, trade and industrial teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 485 | computer and info science, computer support, computer engineering |
| Medicine | 455 | pharmacy, health professions, veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences |
| Science | 377 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, biological and physical sciences, entomology, biochemistry, botany |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 270 | agriculture, agricultural economics, food science, agricultural mechanization, agricultural operations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 265 | psychology |
| Media | 230 | communication studies |
| Construction Trades | 222 | apparel and textiles |
| Family And Social Work | 188 | family studies, family and consumer science, food and nutrition |
| Hospitality | 156 | hotel management, hospitality administration |
| Transportation | 156 | aviation tech, aviation operations |
| Mathematics | 154 | mathematics, statistics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 151 | audiology and speech pathology, veterinary assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Art Studies | 113 | art studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 97 | registered nursing |
| Animal Science And Care | 97 | animal science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 88 | agronomy, horticultural science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 77 | wildlife management, conservation, forestry |
| Design | 47 | design and visual communication |
| Architecture And Planning | 22 | landscape architecture |
| Religion And Philosophy | 20 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | drama, stagecraft |
Number of programs and degrees for Purdue in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6,270 | 79 |
| Master's degree | 1,548 | 52 |
| Associate's degree | 690 | 13 |
| Doctor's degree | 524 | 47 |
| First-professional degree | 239 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 51 | 7 |
| First-professional certificate | 39 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Purdue had a total enrollment of 40,151 students (37,284 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 67% |
| Illinois | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Purdue offers campus housing for 11,531 of its 37,284 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West Lafayette, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24,052 | 20,432 | 85% | 7,252 | 35% |
| Men | 13,691 | 11,595 | 85% | 4,355 | 38% |
| Women | 10,361 | 8,837 | 85% | 2,897 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (765) 494-1776
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,458 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,824 |
| Room and board | $ 6,830 |
| Room charge | $ 2,904 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,738 |
| Books and supplies | $ 980 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Purdue participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (765) 494-5050
Purdue has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1,014 | 227 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 253 | 153 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 308 | 176 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 210 | $111,907 | 27 | $103,846 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 80 | $78,473 | 29 | $75,868 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 27 | $72,155 | 17 | $66,263 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $56,040 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 183 | $32,802 | 73 | $30,951 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 502 | $75,357 | 151 | $57,418 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 410 | $105,697 | 60 | $85,572 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 332 | $72,828 | 123 | $64,469 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 269 | $64,136 | 174 | $60,536 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $53,093 | 9 | $38,930 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 31 | $46,521 | 37 | $37,679 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 18 | $34,334 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1,073 | $81,563 | 405 | $62,722 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Ten Conference |
| Basketball | Big Ten Conference |
| Baseball | Big Ten Conference |
| Track | Big Ten Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 211 | 137 | 348 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Track | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 67 | 94 | 161 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Robotics Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Purdue Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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