Purdue University

Purdue University expects students to submit SAT or ACT scores. In 2024, 76.3% of applicants submitted a test score. Those who received an admission offer around 93% provided a test score. Purdue University acceptance rate for Fall 2024 is reported to be around 50%. This means that university is selective at the time of admission. So students with exceptional academic background have a higher chance of admission. Additionally, applicants must fulfill the basic entry requirements such as having a UG degree for admission to PG courses. On the other hand for UG courses, applicants should have passed Class 12.

For indian students apply at Purdue Uni here are steps that applicants can follow -

1st of all choose program in which admission has to be taken

Check application deadlines and apply via Common App or Graduate portal

Carefully check application requirements

Pay application fee and submit documents - as required few of documents that are required to submit are academic reports resume financial documents English proficiency scores SOP LOR etc.

Yes, on-campus employment is allowed for Purdue University international students while studying. A few of the on-campus positions include Teaching Assistantships, Research Assistantships, employment in library, food services, etc. During Fall / Spring, a maximum of 20 hours per week. In the breaks, more than 20 hours is allowed. Also, after the completion of studies, students can go for off-campus employment such as CPT, Optional Practical Training (OPT). 

Indian applicants willing to study at Purdue University applying for UG programs can apply via Common App. On the other hand, for graduate courses, the applicants can directly apply from the university's link. General documents required to apply to this university are given below, however, these may change as per the courses:

• Academic transcripts
• English language proficiency score
• High school marks sheets (For UG courses)
• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation
• Personal history statement (for Graduate courses)
• Resume

Indian students studying at Purdue can choose to live on-campus and off-campus. A few of the residence halls at this university are Earhart Hall, Shreve Hall, Wiley, etc. Students can also choose to live in on-campus apartments. These apartments are a better option for Graduate students. All female residence halls at the university are Meredith, Meredith South, and Windsor. Per semester, prices for dorms is USD 3,500 – USD 6,000. Additionally, students have to look for other living expenses too such as food, transportation, and other expenses.

Hindu YUVA at Purdue is a student organisation that focuses on promoting Hindu culture and way of life within the community of the university. It is a volunteer-based organisation that offers a platform to practice, preserve, protect, and promote Hindu dharma. It engages in a number of socio-cultural activities. It organizes programs that develop personal skills, character, self-confidence, etc. Yoga session, regular Sanskrit classes, discussion sessions on ancient Vedantic philosophy are conducted weekly. It also organizes the celebration of Hindu festivals like Diwali, Vasant Panchami, and Ram Navami.

Purdue University has an Indian Student Association for Indian applicants and its promotes Indian culture as well. Additionally it also hosts various festivals like Holi, Diwali, Navratri and music, dance and food festivals. This also includes social events, cricket meet ups and Bollywood movie nights. 

Purdue University's graduate programs in Business, Engineering, and Health ranks among the nation's best in the U.S. News & World Report 2025. Around 12 academic programs of this university rank among the Top 10 while the College of Engineering ranks at No. 5 overall in the 2025 edition of its best Graduate School rankings. Ranking of the top graduate programs of this university are:

A few of the Business' courses rankings:

• Production Operations: #6
• Supply Chain Management: #11
• Business Analytics: #16

A few of the Health-related courses rankings are:

• Audiology: #5
• Master's in Nursing: #23