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Overview: Purdue University
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General Information
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City and State: West Lafayette, IN
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Public or Private: Public
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 6,888
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School Colors: Gold and Black
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School Year Type (Semester, Trimester, Quarter, etc): Semester
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Graduation Rate: 70%
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Faculty to Student Ratio: 1 to 14
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Average Class Size: 28
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School URL: www.purdue.edu
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School Calendar URL: https://calendar.purdue.edu
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University President: France A. Cordova
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: In-state: $19,670; Out-of-State: $35,930
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Main Phone: (765) 494 - 4600
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Urban, Rural, Suburban: Suburban
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Notable Alumni: Neil Armstrong (astronaut), Orville Redenbacher (businessman)
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Date Founded: 1869
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Notable Faculty:
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School Address:
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
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African-American Percentage: 4%
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Asian/Pacific Islander Percentage: 6%
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American Indian Percentage: 1%
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Caucasian Percentage: 80%
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Hispanic Percentage: 3%
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Unreported Percentage: 6%
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CLIMATE
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Average Daily Temperature (Fahrenheit):
Month (High and Low)
Jan (33, 17)
Feb (39, 22)
Mar (50, 31)
Apr (62, 40)
May (74, 51)
Jun (83, 60)
Jul (86, 65)
Aug (84, 63)
Sep (78, 55)
Oct (66, 43)
Nov (51, 34)
Dec (38, 23)
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General Weather Description:
The Purdue campus enjoys a temperate climate with generally pleasant weather from the Spring through the Fall. Summer is warm and becomes hot and humid during July and August. The Fall and Spring are cool but comfortable. Winter is cold and occasional snowstorms should be expected.
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Average Annual Snowfall: 22.3 Inches
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FINANCIAL AID
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Endowment Size and Rank: $1.46 Billion
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Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
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Average Financial Aid Award: $13,068
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: In-state: $19,670; Out-of-State: $35,930
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GEOGRAPHY
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Nearest Large City: Indianapolis, IN
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Miles: 67.5 Miles
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Driving Time: 1 Hour and 22 Minutes
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Nearest Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) 65 Miles and 1 Hour and 11 Minutes
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Nearest Major Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) 65 Miles and 1 Hour and 11 Minutes
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Urban, rural, suburban: Suburban
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STUDENT LIFE
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Is Greek Life Available? Yes
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Percentage of Students Participating in Greek Life: Male -9% and Female - 6%
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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Is a Car Allowed Freshman Year? No
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Is On-Campus Housing Available Freshman Year? Yes
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Is On-Campus Housing Required Freshman Year? No
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Graduation Rate: 70%
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Student Newspaper URL: www.purdueexponent.org
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Male to Female Student Ratio: Male 57% to Female 43%
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International Student Percentage: 6%
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Student Percentage Attending Graduate School: %
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Minimum Drinking Age: 21
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WiFi Available On Campus? Yes
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SAFETY
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US Department of Education Campus Security Data URL: http://www.ope.ed.gov/security/
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Student Safety Escort Available? Yes
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Campus “Blue Light” Security Phones Available? Yes
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Campus Security Cell Phone Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Email Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Contact: (765) 494 - 8221
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ACADEMICS
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Most Common Majors: Engineering, Business, Agriculture
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ATHLETICS
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NCAA Division: Division 1
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School Colors: Black and Gold
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Mascot: Boilermakers
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Varsity Sports Participation Rate:
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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League Affiliation: Big 10
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Director of Athletics: Morgan Burke
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Athletics Department Mailing Address:
Purdue University
Office of Sports Administration
1501 Central St
Evanston, IL 60208
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Athletics Department Email Address:
Athletic Director (Morgan Burke)
mjb@purdue.edu
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Athletics Department Phone: (765) 494 - 3189
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School Rivalry: Indiana University, University of Illinois, Notre Dame
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ADMISSIONS
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 6,888
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Total Number of Students Who Applied in Most Recent Year: 25,929
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Total Number of Students Accepted in Most Recent Year: 20,429
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Acceptance Rate: 79%
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SAT Range 25th - 75th Percentile: Verbal: 490 - 610; Math: 530 - 660; Writing: 490 - 600
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Early Decision I Available? No
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Early Decision I Deadline: N/A
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Early Decision II Available? No
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Early Decision II Deadline: N/A
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Early Action Available: No
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Early Action Deadline: N/A
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Regular Admission Deadline: March 1st (recommended: fall of Senior year)
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Early Decision Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Early Action Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Regular Admission Acceptance Rate: 79%
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Admissions Office Mailing Address:
Purdue University
Schleman Hall of Student Services
475 Stadium Mall Dr
West Lafayette, IN 47907
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Admissions Office Email Address: admissions@purdue.edu
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Name of Director of Admissions: Pamela Horne
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Admissions Officers by Specialization:
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Campus Tour URL: http://www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/Visit_Programs/Visit_home.html
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Admissions Office Phone: (765) 494-1776
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Standardized Test Requirements: SAT I
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Admissions Office URL:
http://www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/
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Common Application Used? No
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Virtual Tour Available? Yes
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Virtual Tour URL: http://www.purdue.edu/campus_map/
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