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Fields of Study
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Agriculture
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Business
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Education
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Engineering
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Health and Human Sciences
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Liberal Arts
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Pharmacy
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Science
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Veterinary Medicine
Good to Know
Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture in his name.
Rankings
51
(National U)
88
(QS World Ranking)
Location
West Lafayette, IN
Personal Statement
Required
English Proficiency
80
TOEFL
6.5
IELTS
110
DET
Enrollment
37,949
Application Method(s)
Fees
Acceptance Rate
69%
CGPA
(Transfer)
SAT / ACT
Yes
Applicants are expected to have SAT/ACT scores
Scholarship
None
Intakes
Fall: August
Spring: January
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Some programs are not available for certain intakes, click here for more info
Deadlines
Transfer
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Fall:
June 1
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Spring:
November 1
updated December 2025