Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · 44,503 students
This profile summarizes cost, aid, and admissions signals in one view. Always confirm aid terms and application requirements on the school’s official site.
Acceptance rate
%50
Balanced
Net cost
$14,600
Affordable
Maximum scholarship
$27,014
Merit
International students
%10
44,503 students
Cost & aid summary
Sticker price
After aid
Your actual aid and net price may differ.
Cost figures come from official open data (e.g. U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard) and often lag about one to two years due to publication cycles. Current charges are typically around 3–5% higher. For definitive amounts, confirm on the university’s official site and current net-price / cost tools.
Why this school stands out
Strong aid potential; max support is above the segment average.
Net cost is in a lower band — notable for budget-conscious students.
Relatively higher international student visibility.
Decision notes
Selectivity
50% acceptance rate
Could sit between reach and match.
International visibility
10% international
International % alone doesn’t measure support quality — check I-20, advising, and campus fit in official sources.