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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.purdue.eduUSAQS #150 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Purdue West Lafayette
Purdue University West Lafayette is a public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States. It was founded in 1869 and is the flagship institution of the Purdue University system. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its 10 colleges and schools.
Key Facts
🏆 QS World Rank#150
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
QS #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 1,232 acres
Purdue West Lafayette offers a vibrant urban campus experience on 1,232 acres, blending academic rigor with a sporty, residential, and internationally diverse community.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
10/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$36,168 avg starting salary
100% placement rate
Graduates from Purdue West Lafayette enjoy strong career outcomes, with a 100% placement rate and an average starting salary of $36,168 across various fields.
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Student Life
40,000 students (12,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 1,232 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
With over 40,000 students, Purdue fosters a large, dynamic community, offering a lively nightlife and a mild, rainy winter climate in a safe city environment.
Purdue Memorial UnionPurdue Memorial LibraryRoss-Ade StadiumLawrence T. Johnson Health Sciences BuildingDiscovery Park
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 84%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Purdue has an 84% acceptance rate, with the best time to apply being December to March for Fall admission, though rolling deadlines vary by school.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 84%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school