Purdue University
2020-21
The 2020-21 Common Data Set for Purdue University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. This archive discovered the file on Apr 18, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$72,424
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
83%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$14,600
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$19,500
federal loans only
FSA
5%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
260numbers from this report.
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 18,910 | 14,153 | 901 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 4 | 2 | 76 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 18,914 | 14,155 | 977 | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 857 | 650 | 653 | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 2,583 | 1,995 | 1,988 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 22,354 | 16,800 | 3,703 | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 2,284 |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Degree-Seeking First-Time First Year | Degree-Seeking Undergraduates (include first-time first-year) | Total Undergraduates (both degree- and non-degree-seeking) | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 883 | 4,246 | 4,246 | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 580 | 2,074 | 2,092 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 5 | 31 | 31 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 1,140 | 3,682 | 3,702 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 5 | 22 | 22 | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 430 | 1,461 | 1,469 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | 637 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | 39 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | 7,467 | Not reported | Not reported | 808 |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Hispanic/Latino | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant | Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan | Total (sum of 3 columns to the left) |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 886 | 4,424 | 6,406 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 886 | 4,424 | 6,406 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 841 |
| Associate degrees | 0.77 |
| Bachelor's degrees | Not reported |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | Not reported |
| Post-master's certificates | Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 1,197 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 1 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 1,196 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 2017 Cohort | 2016 Cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than five years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than six years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total completers | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Six-year graduation rate | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESC8G · Entrance Exams
ACTC8G
Specify:X
SAT OnlySAT essay
C2 · Wait List
Is your waiting list ranked?Units
Recommended
HistoryVery Important
Computer ScienceX
Other (specify)X
HistoryImportant
Explain:Alumni/ae relation
InterviewYes
Extracurricular activitiesX
First generationRequire
Alumni/ae relationX
Please provide additional information if the importance of any specific academic or nonacademic factors differ by academic program.ACT with writing recommended
C9 · First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 25 | 75 | Not reported |
| SAT math | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT composite | 590 | 690 | Not reported |
| ACT math | 600 | 740 | Not reported |
| ACT English | 25 | 33 | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | 26 | 33 | Not reported |
| ACT Science | 24 | 34 | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8000.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6990.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5990.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2991.0
SAT Math: 700-8000.4
SAT Math: 600-6990.2
SAT Math: 500-5990.0
SAT Math: 400-4990.0
SAT Math: 200-2991.0
SAT Composite: 1400-16000.5
SAT Composite: 1200-13990.2
SAT Composite: 1000-11990.0
SAT Composite: 400-5991
ACT Composite: 30-360.4
ACT Composite: 24-290.1
ACT Composite: 18-230.0
ACT Composite: Below 61
ACT English: 30-360.3
ACT English: 24-290.2
ACT English: 18-230.0
ACT English: 12-170.0
ACT English: Below 61.0
ACT Math: 30-360.4
ACT Math: 24-290.1
ACT Math: 18-230.0
ACT Math: Below 61
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating classTop half +
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating classbottom half = 100%
Yes, by:C17
Weeks100
Please provide significant details about your early decision plan:Early action notification date
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | Not reported | Applicants | 1,333 | 1,467 |
| Admitted | Not reported | Admitted Applicants | 669 | 690 |
| Enrolled | Not reported | Enrolled Applicants | 358 | 381 |
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptx
College transcript(s)x
Essay or personal statementx
Spring Priority Date: MonthPriority Date
Spring Priority Date: DayPriority Date
Summer Priority Date: Month2014-07-01 00:00:00
Spring Closing Date: MonthClosing Date
Spring Notification Date: MonthNotification Date
Spring Rpely Date: MonthReply Date
Spring Reply Date: DayReply Date
Spring Rolling AdmissionRolling Admission
Summer Rolling Admissionx
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?Yes
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
Unit TypeX
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:Number
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:Unit Type
Describe other transfer credit policies:earn a bachelor’s degree:
Summer Priority Date: Day2014-07-01 00:00:00
Spring Closing Date: DayClosing Date
Spring Notification Date: DayNotification Date
Academic Offerings and Policies
1 TABLESpecify:This question has been removed from the Common Data Set.
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)First-time, first-year (freshman) students
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing0%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)Undergraduates
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing0%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students0.2
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)0.0
Average age of full-time students0.6
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)0.0
Campus MinistriesF2
Army ROTC is offered:At Cooperating Institution
Coed residence hallsF4
Specify:Honors College
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance will be available:Undergraduate full-time tuition, required fees, room and board
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | $9,208 | $9,208 |
| Tuition: nonresident | $9,208 | $9,208 |
| Required fees | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing, on-campus | $784 | $784 |
| Housing only, on-campus | $10,030 | $10,030 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | $4,860 | $4,860 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?x
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only | Not reported | Commuters (living at home) | Commuters (not living at home) |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | $1,160 |
| Transportation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other expenses | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
NONRESIDENTS:$348
Financial Aid
10 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average institutional non-need grant | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Athletic grant recipients | 5,718,670.3 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average athletic grant | $7,705,374 | Not reported | Not reported |
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Applied for need-based aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Determined to have financial need | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded any aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | Non-need-based $ (Exclude non-need-based aid used to meet need.) | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Need fully met | 11,746 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average percentage of need met | 3413005% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average financial aid package | $31,110,049 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | $10,723,031 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based self-help award | $45,257,831 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based loan | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 13,585.7 | 8255% | Not reported |
| Federal loan programs | 12,536.39 | 6237% | Not reported |
| Institutional loan programs | 4,093.18 | 3236% | Not reported |
| State loan programs | 4,060.07 | 3296% | Not reported |
| Private student loans | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not availableN
Specify:Exclude:
Institution's own financial aid formH4
State aid formH5
Specify:• The numbers, percentages, and averages for each row should be based only on the loan source specified for the particular row. For example, the federal loans
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):0.4134646432030998
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)Institutional loan programs.
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):0.4134646432030998
a) Students notified on or about (date):• Report numbers and dollar amounts for the same academic year checked in item H1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Other (specify):H8
Specify:FAFSA
United Negro College FundH9
Specify:No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis):
AcademicsNo
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEI3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | Not reported | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | Not reported | and |
| 20-29 students | Not reported | 2,533 |
| 30-39 students | Not reported | faculty). |
| 40-49 students | Not reported | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | Not reported | Not reported |
| 100+ students | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication/journalism | Diploma/Certificates% | Associate% | Bachelor’s% |
| Communication technologies | 0.0% | Not reported | 0.1% |
| Computer and information sciences | 0.0% | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 0.0% | Not reported | 0.1% |
| Family and consumer sciences | 0.1% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 0.3% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 0.1% | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Science technologies | 0.0% | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | 0.0% | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
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