Purdue University

The latest Purdue University cost for on-campus accommodation is given below:

Purdue MSc in CS employment rate is 82% for 2023-24. The mean salary of CS graduates is USD 117,591 (around 1 Cr.). A few of the employers of these graduates were:

• Google
• Goldman Sachs
• TD Bank
• Eli Lilly
• Apple
• Amazon
• Cisco
• JP Morgan Chase
• Microsoft

The total Purdue University cost will include the tuition fee and living expenses. As per Shiksha Study abroad, the annual tuition fee to study at Purdue will range between INR 12.58 L - 36.95 L. Course level-wise fee distribution is given as follows:

Living Expenses: For UG students, the housing and other living expenses would cost around (as per the 2025-26 academic year):

Purdue University ranking is #46 in the National Universities category in the 2025 edition of a top ranking publisher and globally Purdue University ranks at the following positions by different ranking bodies:

As per the stats of Fall 2024, the total number of students enrolled at Purdue was 58,000+. Out of this, 44,000+ were UG students and 13,000+ were PG students. For the year 2024, 9,000+ were international students. Out of this, 3,000+ were Indian students. The top countries of origin of students were India, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Bangladesh. Student body distribution of UG students is given as follows:

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

International applicants at Purdue University applying for UG programs can apply via Common App. For graduate courses, the applicants can find the link to apply from the respective course's official university pages.