Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
A large public university in West Lafayette, Indiana and one of the country's top engineering and aviation schools, with a long-standing pipeline into NASA and the aerospace industry (a notable share of astronauts are Purdue grads). Big Ten football and a nationally ranked basketball program draw major campus turnout, backed by a substantial Greek life community.
53%
Acceptance rate
1160–1400
SAT range
25–32
ACT range
35,000
Undergrads
$9,992/yr
In-state tuition
$28,794/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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