Purdue University Main Campus West Lafayette Indiana

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$7,096
$7,416
$7,750
$8,638
11.5%
Out-of-state
$21,266
$22,224
$23,224
$25,118
8.2%
Books and supplies
$990
$1,050
$1,140
$1,220
7.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$7,140
$7,530
$7,930
$8,710
9.8%
Other
$1,920
$1,970
$2,000
$2,070
3.5%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$7,140
$7,530
$7,930
$8,710
9.8%
Other
$1,920
$1,970
$2,000
$2,070
3.5%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,090
$3,190
$3,260
$3,380
3.7%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$17,146
$17,966
$18,820
$20,638
9.7%
Off Campus
$17,146
$17,966
$18,820
$20,638
9.7%
Off Campus with Family
$11,176
$11,656
$12,150
$13,238
9.0%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$31,316
$32,774
$34,294
$37,118
8.2%
Off Campus
$31,316
$32,774
$34,294
$37,118
8.2%
Off Campus with Family
$25,346
$26,464
$27,624
$29,718
7.6%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$50
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
27,213
15,349
11,864
Percent admitted
73%
72%
74%
Percent admitted who enrolled
31%
32%
31%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
 
X
Secondary school rank
 
X
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Recommendations
 
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
4,936
79%
ACT
2,826
45%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
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

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
1/1/1913 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) – Professional degree programs
7/24/1939 –
Accredited
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
1/31/2001 –
Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Dietetics (DIET) – Coordinated Program in Dietetics
1/1/1975 –
Accredited
Didactic Program in Dietetics
7/1/2008 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
2/26/1948 –
Accredited
Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs
3/21/2000 –
Accredited
Counseling Psychology (COPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
10/4/2002 –
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology (AUD) – Graduate degree programs
8/30/1971 – 5/1/2003
Resigned
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) – Graduate degree programs
8/30/1971 –
Accredited
Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
5/1/2002 –
Accredited
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
Veterinary Medicine (VET) – Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree
7/1/1975 –
Accredited
Veterinary Technology (CVTEA) – Programs Accredited by the AVMA Committe on Veterinary Education and Activities
11/7/1976 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
9/29/2001 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
10/28/2006 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
10/1/2005 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1990 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1962 –
Accredited