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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
 at 
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Fees

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Tuition & feesINR 27,12,476
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Hostel & MealsINR 7,50,745
InsuranceINR 1,39,306
Info IconCalculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 2ⁿᵈ May 2025

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the most popular major at Purdue University?
A: 

According to U.S. News & World Report, the most popular majors at Purdue University include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences, Psychology, etc. Some of the most popular majors for the 2022 graduates of Purdue University are:

  • Engineering: 27%
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services: 11%
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 10%
  • Engineering: 7%
  • Health Professions and Related Programs: 6%
Q:   Which has higher chances of admissions among Virginia Tech and Purdue University?
A: 

The Virginia Tech University acceptance rate of 57%, makes it one of the more selective higher education institutes in the region. However, Purdue, itself has an acceptance rate, of around 53%, making Virginia Tech, though only marginallly, but relatively easier to secure admissions at.

Prospective students must perform really well in respective school & college level academics, maintain a solid CV that demonstrates their non-academic abilities & submit respective applications on time to have the best possible chance of admission at either institute.

Q:   What are the most important criteria to get into Purdue University?
A: 

Purdue University considers various academic and non-academic criteria during admission for undergraduate and graduate programs. Students must be highly active in extracurricular activities, along with academics. Some crucial academic and non-academic selection criteria to get into Purdue are discussed below:

Selection Factors

Level of Importance

Rigor of secondary school record

Very important

Class rank

Considered

Academic GPA

Very important

Recommendations

Important

Standardized test score

Very Important

Application essay

Important

Extracurricular activities

Important

Talent/ability

Considered

Q:   How hard is it to get into Purdue?
A: 

Purdue University acceptance rate  is 50%, which means admissions are moderately tough. Students must have a good academic record and meet all the eligibility requirements. Purdue chooses students based on crucial factors like overall grades in academic coursework, essays, personal background and experiences, grades related to the intended major, etc. 

Q:   What is the acceptance rate of Purdue University for Indian students?
A: 

As per the official enrolment statistics,  Purdue acceptance rate is 49.8%,  which means out of every 100 applications around 50 are selected by the university. This means that the university is 'more selective' when it comes to admissions. In short,  Purdue admissions are competitive and gives preference to students having exceptional academic background. Hence, having higher grades increases your chance of getting selected at Purdue University. For the year 2024, the Purdue recieved 72,800 students from around the world. After scrutiny, the university admitted 50% of the students in its various programs.

Here is the list of eligibility requirements to get into US Universities.

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Q:   What is the enrollment trend for Purdue University?
A: 

Purdue University admitted over 58,000 students,  with 44,100 students are undergraduates and 12,900 are graduate students. Students can check enrollment statistics for Purdue University over the last few years below:

Academic Year

Number of  UG Applications Received

Number of Students Accepted

Purdue University Acceptance Rate

2025-26

78,162 

TBA

TBA

2024-25

78,745

39,272

49.87%

2023-24

72,800

36,602

50.28%

2022-21

68,309

35,995

52.7%

2021-22

59,173

40,759

68.9%

2020-21

57,279

38,457

67.1%

2019-20

54,912

32,834

59.8%

Q:   Is it hard to get into Purdue?
A: 

As per the statistics of Class of 2029, Purdue admitted over 39,000 students from more than 78K UG applicants. This shows that the Purdue University acceptance rate is 49%.which means that the Purdue admissions are moderately competitive, as around half of the applicants are likely to be admitted by the university.

Whereas when it comes to Purdue University acceptance rate for international students, it stands at just 27%, shows that the admission criteria are more selective for international aspirants

Q:   Is Purdue a top 10 university?
A: 

Yes, Purdue has been ranked among the top 10 universities of the U.S. Further, it has attained a rank of #8 in Top Public University in the U.S., as well as #9 for the . It is one of the well-recognized institutes, offering exceptional opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, as well as many other inclusive majors. It has also been named a "New Ivy" as per official reports. 

Q:   Is Purdue University good for Indian students?
A: 

Yes, Purdue is a popular choice for students from all over the globe. The total Indian students enrolled at the Purdue is over 2,700. Also, Purdue University has been ranked No.1 on the list of 15 safest colleges in the U.S. (2024). It also offers merit-based scholarships to students from India under the Indian Emerging Scholar Fund.

Q:   What GPA do you need to get into Purdue University?
A: 

International students should aim for a high school GPA of 3.6 or above to get into Purdue. They must also focus on other extracurricular activities and improve their English language along with the academics. Purdue University consider all these factors while choosing candidates.

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 55% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Easy going
Multi-dimensional
Internships4.4
Part time work4.9
Post study jobs4.7
Quality of faculty4.7
Student Life3.9
Value for money4.8
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.9
Indian Food3.9
Permanent Immigration3.8
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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025
Offered by Purdue University
4.8
Purdue has an amazing alumni network and is academically oriented.
Tips: It is initially difficult to move to a different country, and that takes time. However, with time, the university grows in you. Purdue has an amazing alumni network, so it's easy to find someone in most settings to turn to for help. It's extremely academically oriented and that's great.
Likes (Public transportation): The buses on campus are free. It is available every 30 minutes or less, mostly. The transportation between 8 AM to 10 PM is easily taken care of by the city bus system. Post that, students tend to resort to cabs. However, most establishments close at that time so it doesn’t really affect us too much.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I personally would like to learn here and come back to India to work at some point in the future. But this depends less on the university and more on the job market and the current situation in the country. However, Purdue does have a good alumni network in most companies.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Purdue University
4.2
Purdue has very good ranking and esteem, especially there Ms-Cs program.
Tips: One thing is to get a TA/RA/GA opportunity, as those are very few for new joiners. Start emailing professors and all departments, especially life sciences, for an RA, as soon as you confirm your admission, for the potential availability of positions. One good thing about CS students is that they can work at any department as software requirements are everywhere. These opportunities (TA/RA/GA) come with a fee-waiver and give a good salary every month! Purdue gets good funding. Also, if you see that you are not getting any assistantships, then you can apply for other hourly-paying on campus jobs on Purdue's career page, but these don't have a fee waiver. Purdue's MS-CS course can be very stressful if you don't select the courses wisely. At least in the 1st semester, do not go for difficult courses as we are mostly setting down. Don't just take a difficult course to try things. We want to get internships in the 1st year and a job in the 2nd year. That is why, don't overload yourself, as you might spend time doing on-campus jobs, home chores, etc. Buy second-hand stuff such as a table/chair/ other furniture from Purdue Surplus or join housing groups. People moving out give their stuff for free many times.
Likes (Safety): The area around Purdue (West Lafayette) is very safe. I have come home at 10-11 pm with public transport. The city buses are quite reliable and run after hours, at which the one I take (4B). There are emergency poles around the campus, where there seems to be a button to press in case of emergencies. Also, I see police vans standing around the campus as well.
Dislikes (Student Life): There are some good things that go on at campus, but graduate students are given too many loads that they cannot really enjoy the other things happening around. At least I can say that about MS-CS students. There are Indian communities on campus, who arrange good events and we enjoy those twice or thrice a year.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 800
Prepping time for classes36 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75000
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Batch of 2027
Offered by Purdue University
4.2
Mixed opinions about the University but grateful for the experiences.
Tips: Honesty, Purdue's quality has severely gone down over the years and it does not make sense to come here without scholarships. From a networking and opportunities point of view, Purdue is an ideal place and it is very safe and student-friendly. But if you are getting a higher-ranked university, I suggest you go for that.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 5325
Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 92925
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024Read more
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Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2024
Offered by Purdue University
4.2
It is a great Engineering University with lots of resources and opportunities.
Tips: It is a top Engineering school with a lot of resources available for everything. It has fast flexibility in coursework and a good policy for internships, so look out for internship opportunities. There are funding opportunities, but they might be restricted in some departments. It is a good college town where everything is built for and around Purdue.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1075
Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 79825
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2024Read more
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Purdue University
4.5
Purdue Masters - Worth the money and your time
Tips: It’s going to be very competitive. Students should be prepared for that. Not much cultural shift as there are a lot of Indians here. The syllabus is advanced, we can learn a lot here. A lot of companies hire exclusively from Purdue, but currently, the job market is down for everybody.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2024Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
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Purdue University 
Highlights

  • Purdue Computer Science is one of the country’s top-ranked programs
  • Students can take courses that include such topics as graphics and animation, robotics, web programming, competitive programming, cryptography & security, networks and software engineering
  • Students are required to choose one or two tracks from following: Computational Science and Engineering Track, Computer Graphics and Visualization Track, Database and Information Systems Track, Foundations of Computer Science Track, Machine Intelligence Track, Programming Language Track, Security Track, Software Engineering Track and Systems Programming Track

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