College
Purdue University-Main Campus
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public four-year college in West Lafayette, Indiana with 44,503 undergraduates. It admits 50% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $14,851 a year on average after grants.
44,503Undergraduates
50%Acceptance rate
$14,851Net price a year
$25,610Full cost a year
$9,992In-state tuition
$28,794Out-of-state tuition
84%Graduation rate
93%Return for year two
$80,082Median earnings 10 years after starting
$18,750Median debt at graduation
16%Students with Pell grants
1,364Average SAT
Living near Purdue University-Main Campus
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville, IN | 52 mi | $1,389 | $349,700 |
| Carmel, IN | 54 mi | $1,712 | $486,800 |
| Fishers, IN | 58 mi | $1,611 | $391,000 |
Other colleges nearby
Airports near West Lafayette
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Airport LAF | 2 mi | 5,647 |
| Indianapolis International Airport IND | 59 mi | 5,181,947 |
| University of Illinois Willard Airport CMI | 77 mi | 86,626 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.