PURDUE UNIVERSITY (Purdue-West Lafayette)
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- West Lafayette, IN 47907
- OPEID College Code: 00182500
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- General Phone: (765) 494-4600
- President: France A. Cordova
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 41,052
- College Alias: Purdue-West Lafayette
- College Mascot: Boilermakers
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Purdue University was established in 1869 and stands as the flagship campus of the Purdue University System. About 270 programs are offered at the main campus in West Lafayette together with regional campuses located in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Westville, and Hammond in Indiana. Ten other locations throughout the state serve as schools for the Purdue College of Technology, with programs focusing on the use of information technology for both the government and business sectors.
Ranked among the best research universities in the country, Purdue's Discovery Park complex is home to the university's nanotechnology research facility along with other programs in agricultural research, engineering, and environmental studies. Research grants are provided by a number of federal executive departments as well as NASA.
Purdue also features a number of student and recreational facilities which include a sports center, aquatic center, golf courses, and a health center. In celebration of its diverse population, the university provides for cultural learning via the Black cultural center, Latino cultural center, China center, Confucius institute, as well as the Native American educational center. Traditions and celebrations abound at Purdue, highlighted by annual Fountain Runs and a 50-mile go kart race dubbed as the Purdue Grand Prix. Involvement in intercollegiate athletic events is spearheaded by the Purdue Boilermakers, representing the university in football, basketball, tennis, and wrestling, among others.
Student housing is available both within and outside campus grounds, with an office for Off-campus Housing Services lending assistance to students seeking residency in nearby neighborhoods. A partnership with the West Lafayette City Bus provides for free transportation to all members of the Purdue community. Campus security is presided over by the university's police department.
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- On-Campus Day Care Available
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- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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- 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
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Other Campus Locations
- Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne (IPFW)
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
106 Miles Away - Purdue University - Calumet Campus (Purdue-Calumet)
Hammond, IN 46323
86 Miles Away
- Purdue University - North Central Campus (Purdue-North Central)
Westville, IN 46391
74 Miles Away
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 15,349 | 11,864 | 27,213 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 11,077 (72%) | 8,828 (74%) | 19,905 (73%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 3,517 (32%) | 2,708 (31%) | 6,225 (31%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 4,936 | 79% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,826 | 45% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | 490 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 24 | 31 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 70%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 42% | 16% | 17% | 42% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,326 | $5,337 | $4,206 | $5,490 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Number in Default | 51 | 81 | 67 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,138 | 4,914 | 7,471 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $8,638 | $7,750 | $7,416 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,638 | $7,750 | $7,416 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,118 | $23,224 | $22,224 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,220 | $1,140 | $1,050 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,710 | $7,930 | $7,530 |
| Other Expenses | $2,070 | $2,000 | $1,970 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,710 | $7,930 | $7,530 |
| Other Expenses | $2,070 | $2,000 | $1,970 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,380 | $2,000 | $3,190 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,638 | $18,820 | $17,966 |
| In-State | $20,638 | $18,820 | $17,966 |
| Out of State | $37,118 | $34,294 | $32,774 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,638 | $18,820 | $17,966 |
| In-State | $20,638 | $18,820 | $17,966 |
| Out of State | $37,118 | $34,294 | $32,774 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $13,238 | $12,150 | $11,656 |
| In-State | $13,238 | $12,150 | $11,656 |
| Out of State | $29,718 | $27,624 | $26,464 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 41,052 Undergraduate: 32,500 Graduate: 8,552
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 24,043 Female: 17,009
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 19,006 Female: 13,494
- Graduate Gender Male: 5,037 Female: 3,515
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 36,422 Part-Time: 4,630
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 30,334 Part-Time: 2,166
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,088 Part-Time: 2,464
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5,997 | 15% |
| American Indian | 194 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1,402 | 3% |
| Asian | 2,024 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1,140 | 3% |
| White | 30,295 | 74% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 254 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 10,931 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 13,218 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 8,783 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,181 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,795 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 801 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 754 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 328 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 10,883 | 9,456 | 1,427 |
| Faculty Status | 2,881 | 2,516 | 365 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,490 | 1,431 | 59 |
| Graduate Assistants | 4,587 | - | 4,587 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,750 | 2,387 | 363 |
| Primarily Research | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 683 | 666 | 17 |
| Other Professionals | 2,284 | 2,124 | 160 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5,166 | 4,279 | 887 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,575 | 1,347 | 228 |
| Skilled Crafts | 497 | 489 | 8 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1,889 | 1,325 | 564 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,805 (1,691) | $92,666 (1,182) | $73,195 (509) |
| Professor | $117,664 (547) | $120,433 (461) | $102,821 (86) |
| Associate Professor | $80,198 (478) | $82,543 (334) | $74,759 (144) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,609 (516) | $74,154 (311) | $70,266 (205) |
| Instructor | $47,784 (9) | $50,167 (3) | $46,593 (6) |
| Lecturer | $46,977 (98) | $52,122 (35) | $44,118 (63) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,618 (676) | $81,153 (474) | $65,978 (202) |
| Professor | $125,158 (213) | $127,075 (182) | $113,900 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $89,338 (92) | $89,427 (56) | $89,200 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,609 (64) | $80,099 (27) | $77,521 (37) |
| Instructor | $42,000 (1) | $42,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $37,501 (10) | $38,940 (7) | $34,142 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,918 (2,367) | $85,148 (1,656) | $67,737 (711) |
| Professor | $113,387 (760) | $115,774 (643) | $100,270 (117) |
| Associate Professor | $79,052 (570) | $81,197 (390) | $74,404 (180) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,694 (580) | $73,466 (338) | $69,220 (242) |
| Instructor | $46,442 (10) | $46,216 (4) | $46,593 (6) |
| Lecturer | $45,468 (108) | $48,745 (42) | $43,383 (66) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $8,447,060 | $5,056,992 | $3,390,068 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 567 | 325 | 242 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 464 | 284 | 180 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 192 | 80 | 112 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Soccer | 28 | - | 28 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving | 77 | 40 | 37 |
| Tennis | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Wrestling | 27 | 27 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $430,471 | $161,145 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $99,490 | $54,990 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 72 | 43 | 29 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 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 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 69% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 68% |
| Female | 71% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 53% |
| Black | 54% |
| Asian | 71% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| White | 70% |
| Unknown | 81% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 35% |
| 5 Years | 60% |
| 6 Years | 65% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 49 | 35 |
| Liquor Related | 47 | 60 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 88 | 60 |
| Liquor Related | 228 | 200 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 32 | 57 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 9 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 49 | 72 |
| Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Arson | 3 | - |
Purdue University Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Purdue University
- Reviewed on: September 03, 2011
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- There is no other place I would rather have graduated from than Purdue University. It's everything a college student could want.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
