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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Indiana

Purdue University-Main Campus

Purdue University-Main Campus is a public college located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Purdue University-Main Campus is $9,718. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $28,520. The college offers Master’s degrees in 87 different degree areas, with 27 Master’s degrees offered online. Purdue University-Main Campus enrolls 12,538 graduate students, with 45% part-time students, 30% online students, and 12% hybrid students.

Join a vibrant community and make valuable connections with the over 10,000 grad students at Purdue University’s main campus. Purdue is a Public institution in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.purdue.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
6,854 full-time
5,684 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:3,763
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,543
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:2,479
  • Online students
    30%
  • Male/Female
    57% / 43%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,718
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$28,520
  • Application fee:$60
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$274
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$348
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$274
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$948
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
2,255 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
136 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:46
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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