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Purdue University - Main Campus (Purdue-West Lafayette)
- Hovde Hall of Administration
- West Lafayette, IN 47907
- OPEID College Code: 00182500
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- General Phone: (765) 494-4600
- President: France A. Cordova
- Website: www.purdue.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 40,534
- College Alias: Purdue-West Lafayette
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 14,615 | 11,314 | 25,929 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 11,378 (78%) | 9,051 (80%) | 20,429 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 3,993 (35%) | 2,921 (32%) | 6,914 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 5,534 | 80% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,873 | 42% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 530 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 60%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 41% | 17% | 18% | 38% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,835 | $4,414 | $3,859 | $4,660 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Number in Default | 67 | 68 | 39 |
| Number in Repayment | 7,471 | 8,220 | 4,495 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,416 | $7,096 | $6,458 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,224 | $21,266 | $19,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $990 | $980 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,530 | $7,140 | $6,830 |
| Other Expenses | $1,970 | $1,920 | $1,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,530 | $7,140 | $6,830 |
| Other Expenses | $1,970 | $1,920 | $1,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,190 | $1,920 | $2,930 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,966 | $17,146 | $16,068 |
| Out of State | $32,774 | $31,316 | $29,434 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,966 | $17,146 | $16,068 |
| Out of State | $32,774 | $31,316 | $29,434 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,656 | $11,176 | $10,368 |
| Out of State | $26,464 | $25,346 | $23,734 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $14,418 | $29,700 |
| Veterinary School | $15,052 | $35,918 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 40,534 Undergraduate: 32,610 Graduate: 6,959 Professional: 965
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 23,815 Female: 16,719
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 19,226 Female: 13,384
- Graduate Gender Male: 4,304 Female: 2,655
- Professional Gender Male: 285 Female: 680
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 36,059 Part-Time: 4,475
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 30,198 Part-Time: 2,412
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,928 Part-Time: 2,031
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 933 Part-Time: 32
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5,002 | 12% |
| American Indian | 193 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1,445 | 4% |
| Asian | 2,042 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1,113 | 3% |
| White | 30,739 | 76% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 222 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 11,735 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 12,906 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 7,880 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,032 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,743 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 871 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 774 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 342 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.02% |
| Age Uknown | 21 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 10,657 | 9,236 | 1,421 |
| Faculty Status | 2,850 | 2,485 | 365 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,440 | 1,394 | 46 |
| Graduate Assistants | 4,731 | - | 4,731 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,726 | 2,365 | 361 |
| Primarily Research | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 620 | 609 | 11 |
| Other Professionals | 2,234 | 2,094 | 140 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5,077 | 4,168 | 909 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,621 | 1,377 | 244 |
| Skilled Crafts | 457 | 451 | 6 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1,796 | 1,225 | 571 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,249 (1,645) | $89,129 (1,156) | $69,347 (489) |
| Professor | $113,388 (521) | $116,187 (446) | $96,741 (75) |
| Associate Professor | $77,285 (486) | $79,307 (334) | $72,842 (152) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,951 (496) | $70,476 (303) | $66,555 (193) |
| Instructor | $47,590 (18) | $53,391 (10) | $40,340 (8) |
| Lecturer | $44,224 (94) | $50,088 (38) | $40,246 (56) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,558 (702) | $78,417 (514) | $64,008 (188) |
| Professor | $123,735 (217) | $125,618 (188) | $111,528 (29) |
| Associate Professor | $86,297 (108) | $87,092 (69) | $84,889 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,163 (61) | $77,581 (29) | $72,971 (32) |
| Instructor | $34,000 (1) | $34,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $37,088 (6) | $36,652 (5) | $39,270 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,595 (2,347) | $81,444 (1,670) | $64,633 (677) |
| Professor | $109,816 (738) | $112,212 (634) | $95,211 (104) |
| Associate Professor | $76,071 (594) | $77,929 (403) | $72,151 (191) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,134 (557) | $69,865 (332) | $65,581 (225) |
| Instructor | $46,550 (19) | $51,066 (11) | $40,340 (8) |
| Lecturer | $43,392 (100) | $47,751 (43) | $40,103 (57) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $7,161,951 | $4,244,672 | $2,917,279 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 591 | 326 | 265 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 474 | 285 | 189 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 216 | 85 | 131 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Soccer | 31 | - | 31 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 63 | 33 | 30 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Wrestling | 30 | 30 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $189,728 | $134,677 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $98,310 | $58,907 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 74 | 43 | 31 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Football | 14 | 14 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 13 | 13 | - |
| Golf | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 70% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 68% |
| Female | 73% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 82% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 53% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| White | 71% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 34% |
| 5 Years | 59% |
| 6 Years | 64% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 60 | 57 |
| Liquor Related | 200 | 234 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 35 | 29 |
| Liquor Related | 60 | 74 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 8 |
| Burglary | 72 | 39 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 57 | 26 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
