Purdue University

Purdue University is a public university based in the USA having five campuses. The main campus of PU is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The overall Purdue main campus size is nearly 2,500 acres harboring 13 academic colleges and schools and other campus locations include Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Hammond and Westville. 

The Purdue total tuition fee can be around USD 10,000 (Around INR 8 lakh). Other expenses included in the total cost are given below:

The duration of Purdue University MBA course is 11 months / around one-year. It is a STEM-designated program. The MBA course of this university ranks among the Top 30 as per College Consensus 2024. This course offers a rigorous core curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, communication and leadership training. The fee for international students for this course is USD 59,400 (Around INR 50.3 lakh).

For UG programs, the students must get a minimum GPA of 2.3 on a scale of 4.0,  so yes, a students would be meeting the Purdue University eligibility by having 2.7 on a scale of 4.0. Although, this university is considered difficult to get into as the Purdue University acceptance rate stands at 49.3% meaning out of every 100 applications, only 50 applicants are rolled out an offer letter. 

The reported average SAT score and the ACT composite for Fall 2024 of the UG students enrolled varied according to their applied college and course combination. Check a reported overview mentioned below

Non-English speaking students are required to give proof of their English proficiency. Minimum scores are DET- 110, IELTS- 6.5, TOEFL- 80-88 (depending on the college), ACT- 26 (in English section), SAT-600  (in Evidence Based Reading & Writing (EBRW) section) or proof of having been enrolled in an English-speaking curriculum for at least three years with a grade of B or higher. 

Purdue University's admission prerequisites for all undergraduate applicants include proof of high school graduation, SAT/ACT scores, English  exam scores, Common Application Essay, and a few other program-specific requirements.  

Indian students are required to submit their attested copies of the 10th standard and 12th standard certificates issued by the respective exam board with certified English Translations.

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

Yes Purdue has been ranked among the top 10 universities of the U.S and attained a rank of #8 in Top Public University in the U.S. It is one of the well recognized institutes offering exceptional opportunities in STEM programs as well as many other inclusive majors. It has also been named a "New Ivy" as per official reports. In QS ranks in the top 100.