Purdue University
Dedicated to affordability and accessibility, Purdue has frozen tuition for 14 consecutive years, ensuring your college degree is within reach.
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Pharmacy
- Aviation
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Apply to Purdue starting August 1. Students who apply by the Early Action Application Deadline on November 1 receive priority consideration for our most competitive majors and benefit from an early admissions decision on January 15, as well as automatic consideration for our full range of merit-based scholarships (U.S. Citizens & U.S. Permanent Residents only). For a complete list of deadlines, please visit purdue.ws/deadlines.
Transfer
Transferring to any school can be difficult, but we aim to make it easy! Before you can apply as a transfer student, you must complete at least 12 credit hours of college-level coursework. Remedial college courses and advance/dual college credit (earned as part of high school coursework or test scores such as AP and IB) does not count toward this minimum. Depending on your major, there are different deadlines for each semester. For a complete list of resources and deadlines, please visit: purdue.ws/transfer.
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Additional information
With nearly 1,000 clubs and organizations across two locations, unmatched Big Ten spirit, numerous wellness programs and a thriving arts and culture scene, you’re bound to find your fit at Purdue. Learn more: purdue.ws/student-life
Hands-on Experience
Explore beyond the classroom with over 400 study abroad opportunities in over 60 countries, groundbreaking undergraduate research projects, and learning communities — like the John Martinson Honors College. Learn more: purdue.ws/experiential-learning
Cost of Attendance
For information on the different types of financial aid available and resources for paying for college, visit purdue.edu/dfa. For a complete breakdown on cost of attendance, visit purdue.edu/bursar.
Boilermaker Stories
Check out stories.purdue.edu for inspiring articles, videos and podcasts about Boilermakers taking small steps and giant leaps around the world.
Visit us
Are you ready to see if Purdue University is the perfect fit for you? With several in-person and virtual visit opportunities available, experience Purdue for yourself.
Daily Visits are one of the best ways to see campus! Held multiple times each weekday and most Saturdays, discover academic programs, campus resources and our vibrant campus life firsthand. Start with an information session and then explore campus with one of our student guides. Customize your visit with tours of our colleges and schools, the Johns Martinson Honors College, housing and more.
Learn more at purdue.ws/visit-purdue.
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