Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Official website ↗
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN, United States. Tuition for international students: $32,104–$36,154 per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels; GCSE/IGCSE five academic subject passes including English, mathematics, natural/physical science and social science; IB Diploma. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88. Applying: application fee $60.
✓ 31 facts from 13 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
50%
Admission rate
44,503
Undergraduates
$28,794
Tuition (U.S. out-of-state)
$25,610
Cost of attendance / yr
$80,082
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
1200–1480
SAT, middle 50% (approx.)
27–34
ACT, middle 50%
Public university: the tuition shown is the rate for U.S. students from other states. International students usually pay this rate or more, and need extra funds for health insurance and visa costs — check the college's international cost page.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined — public universities publish in-state costs; international students pay more. |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | selective: about 1 in 2 applicants is admitted. Middle half of admitted students scored SAT 1200–1480. English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 88, Duolingo 115. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Nov 1 (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) Last round: Regular Decision, Jan 15. |
| Where and how students live | West Lafayette, IN · Small city · 95 km from IND airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed; housing and meals $16,734 per year |
| Working while studying | co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | No need-based aid for international undergraduates International students are not eligible for need-based institutional aid; only merit awards or outside funding. Sources (2)“Please note, in general, international undergraduate students are not eligible for financial aid, including scholarships.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Only domestic students are eligible for the scholarships described above.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Meets full financial need | No — does not promise to meet full needSources (1)“Please note, in general, international undergraduate students are not eligible for financial aid, including scholarships.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Merit scholarships | No — aid is based on need, not meritSources (2)“Only domestic students are eligible for the scholarships described above.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International students who hold F, J and some other visa types are not eligible.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| SAT / ACT policy | SAT or ACT requiredSources (2)“Purdue expects applicants to have SAT, ACT or CLT scores.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For most first-year students, a complete application includes: The application itself (including an essay) Answers to Purdue-specific questions on the application Self-reported high school grades Self-reported ACT or SAT scores The application fee (or qualified fee waiver)”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (7)“International undergraduate applicants whose first language is not English will be evaluated for English language proficiency during the application review process.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you have been academically successful in a completed English-speaking curriculum, which demonstrates that you have a strong command of the English language, it may be considered.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.5 or higher with at least a 4.0 in each section.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For exams taken before January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 88 or higher with at least a 20 or higher per section.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Select from the options below to review the minimum scores and guidelines.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Generally, applicants have a score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duolingo English Test (DET) Generally, applicants have a 115 with a 110 or higher in all individual subscores.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science Source (2)“Computer Science Degree Requirements”www.cs.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The first six (core) courses, which are taken in the freshman and sophomore years, lay a strong foundation for computer science majors.”www.cs.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering Source (2)“Welcome to the Undergraduate Program at Purdue Mechanical Engineering!”engineering.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You've made a great decision to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering.”engineering.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Application fee | $60 one-time |
| Application requirement | Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“For most first-year students, a complete application includes: The application itself (including an essay) Answers to Purdue-specific questions on the application Self-reported high school grades Self-reported ACT or SAT scores The application fee (or qualified fee waiver)”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12College-specific essays: Required (reference) Source (1)“For most first-year students, a complete application includes: The application itself (including an essay) Answers to Purdue-specific questions on the application Self-reported high school grades Self-reported ACT or SAT scores The application fee (or qualified fee waiver)”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)“For most first-year students, a complete application includes: The application itself (including an essay) Answers to Purdue-specific questions on the application Self-reported high school grades Self-reported ACT or SAT scores The application fee (or qualified fee waiver)”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“To apply to Purdue, you must provide: At least three consecutive years of courses and grades Proof of high school graduation and/or a high school diploma prior to enrolling at Purdue Any additional documentation as outlined below based on your country of origin”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application | Nov 1 Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Source (2)“The first-year application is available beginning Aug. 1 and closes Jan. 15”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Nov. 1 Early Action application deadline”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Regular Decision — Application | Jan 15 The normal round; not binding. Source (2)“The first-year application is available beginning Aug. 1 and closes Jan. 15”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Jan. 15 Regular decision application deadline”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Early Action — Scholarship application | Nov 1 Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Source (2)“Nov. 1 Early Action application deadline Merit scholarship consideration and John Martinson Honors College deadline”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All university merit-based scholarships have a firm deadline of Nov. 1.”admissions.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | $32,104 per year (2026–27 figure) Computer Science/Data Science & Engineering UG & Biological Engineering: $36,154 per year (2026–27 figure) Daniels School of Business: $35,540 per year (2026–27 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | $16,734 per year (2026–27 figure) |
| Student health insurance | Cost not yet determined Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Proof of funds for the I-20 | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (10)
“Undergraduate Tuition and Fees – 2026-2027”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Fall/Spring – Flat Rate (8+ credit hours) International”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Billed Expenses* Per Semester Academic Year Cost”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Sub-Total Tuition: $ 16,052.00 $ 32,104.00”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Computer Science/Data Science & Engineering UG & Biological Engineering Rates – Flat Rate (8+ credit hours) International”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Sub-Total Tuition: $ 18,077.00 $ 36,154.00”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Daniels School of Business UG & BA in Economics – Flat Rate (8+ credit hours) International”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Sub-Total Tuition: $ 17,770.00 $ 35,540.00”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Housing/Food** $ 8,367.00 $ 16,734.00”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“ANY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REGISTERED AS RESIDENTIAL, WHO HAS NOT PURCHASED THE STUDENT INSURANCE PLAN OR APPLIED FOR A WAIVER BY SEPTEMBER 8TH AT 5:00 P.M.:”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (2)“Housing for first-year students is guaranteed to students who sign up by the spring deadline.”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Spring housing deadline: The deadline for first-year students to sign up for guaranteed housing, typically in May.”www.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Housing available during breaks | Yes Source (1)“Students may stay in their assigned space over winter break for an additional fee. Students are able to remain in their assigned space at no additional charge for all other breaks (fall, Thanksgiving, spring).”www.housing.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes Source (2)“Cooperative Education (co-op) programs offer numerous benefits for students looking to gain real-world experience before they graduate.”engineering.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“the co-op programs at Purdue typically involve students completing three-to-five work sessions with the same employer, which allows students to gain a long relationship with their employer, work on more projects and take on increasingly responsible roles in their work sessions.”engineering.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (2)“Computer science majors can take advantage of the 4+1 BS/MS combined degree program.”www.cs.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Able to complete both degrees within five calendar years, beginning with the student's first term as a degree-seeking student at Purdue, regardless of major, campus, or discontinuities in registration.”www.cs.purdue.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| City / state | West Lafayette, IN |
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| Setting | Small city |
| Nearest major airport | Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about 95 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.