Purdue University-Main Campus

Purdue University-Main Campus is a very large public R1 doctoral research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana, with an undergraduate enrollment of 44,503. As a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, it supports graduate and professional programs across a broad range of academic disciplines alongside its undergraduate curriculum, with faculty engaged in funded research programs. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Indiana postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 50% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 50% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $9,438 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $5,098/year — substantially lower. The 4-year graduation rate is 83%, 38 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $72,424. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $19,500. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. FIRE rates the campus commitment to free expression at 76/100, indicating strong speech protections.