by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 35,706 undergraduates in 2020, Purdue is a very large, public university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Purdue offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Purdue can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Purdue Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Purdue. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Purdue Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Purdue does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Purdue Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Purdue for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Purdue does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Purdue offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Purdue has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 35,706 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 33,575 (94.0%). Part-time attendance was 2,131 (6.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 33,575 | 2,131 | 35,706 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Purdue receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Purdue #334 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Purdue by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Purdue Diversity Guide.
Purdue has a total of 612 student athletes, 340 men and 272 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Purdue University - Main Campus Athletics