The four-year public institution in West Lafayette enrolled 44,474 students in fall 2018, including 33,735 in undergraduate and 10,739 in graduate programs, data shows. 3.4 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
52 percent of undergraduates are residents of Indiana, and 37 percent are residents of other states. 9 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (64 percent) and Asian (9 percent).
The school admitted 58 percent of the 53,722 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 27 percent enrolled.
Purdue University-Main Campus admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 53,722 | 61% | 39% |
| Admitted applicants | 31,159 | 53% | 66% |
| Enrolled | 8,413 | 28% | 26% |
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