Purdue University

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff	Headcount: 2,923 FTE: 2,765
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.
Number of International Faculty Staff	Headcount: 1,023 FTE: 1,002
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Number of Staff with PhD	Headcount: 2,185 FTE: 2,135
Number of academic faculty staff employed by your institution that have studied a PhD

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 33,105 FTE: 31,392
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 2,372 FTE: 2,372
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.
Number of Outbound Exchange Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 1,300
Number of undergraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution abroad for at least 1 semester on an exchange program in the last 12 months.
Average International Undergraduate Fees	$ USD 23,224
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees	$ USD 7,750
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 8,329 FTE: 7,193
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 3,119 FTE: 2,816
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.
Number of Outbound Exchange Graduate/Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 273
Number of postgraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	$ USD 23,224
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	$ USD 7,750
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 40,090 FTE: 38,585
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 5,479
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Total Outbound Exchange Students	Headcount: 1,573
Total number of students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Average International Student Fees	$ USD 23,224
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees	$ USD 7,750
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Number of Male Students	Headcount: 23,186
Number of students who are male out of the total number of students studying at your university
Number of Female Students	Headcount: 16,904
Number of students who are female out of the total number of students studying at your university

Graduate Output

Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study	18%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other within 6 months after graduation.
Proportion of Graduates Employed	74%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded	600
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months

Applications

Total Number of Applications	29,952
Total number of applications your institution received in the last 12 months for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses

Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

Purdue University was founded in 1869 as a land grant institution. Today, Purdue University is one of the largest universities in the nation. Purdue's West Lafayette campus covers nearly 2,500 acres with more than 160 major buildings including academic and residential complexes. On the West Lafayette campus alone, the University offers over 70 graduate programs with more than 600 research and study areas organized in 10 colleges and schools within the Graduate School. Approximately 39,000 students are enrolled at the West Lafayette campus, including over 7,400 graduate and professional students. Purdue is home to more than 5,000 international students, including more than 3,000 graduate and professional students. Approximately 40 percent of Purdue's graduate students are international students. Purdue ranks second in international enrollment among all public colleges and universities in the United States. Students from nearly 130 countries and more than 30 nations attend Purdue. Purdue has approximately 600 international faculty and staff.

Range of Fees

2008-09:
In-state tuition & fees $7750.
Out of state tuition & fees $23224.

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

International degree-seeking applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores for admission to Graduate School at Purdue. Many programs also require the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). The Graduate School accepts all valid TOEFL scores, including those earned through the paper-based, computer-based, and Internet-based tests. The minimum TOEFL test scores for admission are:
Paper-based - 550, Computer-based - 213. Internet-based Writing - 18,
Speaking - 18, Listening - 14, Reading - 19, Total - 77. (Note that the minimum total TOEFL score is greater than the sum of the minimums for the individual test components.)
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
Some graduate programs require higher minimum scores.

Accommodation

There are a variety of affordable housing options available both on campus and off-campus. On-Campus Housing: Purdue Village (apartment-style housing), Hawkins Hall (single and double rooms), and PRF Residential Housing (apartments and houses close to campus). Consider both West Lafayette and Lafayette (directly across the river from West Lafayette) for off-campus housing.

Finance and Scholarships

Over 80% of Purdue's full-time graduate students receive some funding by or through the University. There are three primary options for financial assistance: fellowships and grants, graduate student assistantships, and loans. Incentive and travel grants are also available. You should begin your search for funding approximately one year before you will need it to support your graduate education.

Entry Requirements

http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/admissions/requirements.cfm

Language Support

English 620: Classroom Communication for International Teaching Assistants, English 621: Written Communication for International Graduate Students. The Oral English Proficiency Program (OEPP) serves as a resource for international graduate students and graduate students studying Enligh as a Second Language. The International Center offers English classes and the Conversation Partner Program to strengthen language skills.

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• The Graduate School

Beering Scholarship. 0 available @ USD 0

Full-ride scholarship that covers one bachelor's degree, one master's degree or MBA, and a PhD or medical degree (from Indiana University Medical School). In addition to Purdue's cost of education (including standard allowances for housing, books, and travel), the scholarship includes funding for one, one-semester study abroad experience.
Criteria: Extremely selective: by invitation only. Students must demonstrate outstanding academic performance, strong leadership experience, active involvement in school and community, and personal achievement.

Application URL
http://admissions.purdue.edu/costs/merit_scholarships.html

Deadline
1st January 1970

Marquis Scholarship for Indiana Residents. 0 available @ USD 2,000

The Marquis Scholarship is awarded to income-eligible Indiana residents who do not earn a Trustees or Presidential scholarship, who meet the November 15 admission application deadline, and who file a FAFSA by March 1.
Criteria: Family income (student + parent) between $40,000 and $100,000; at least 1150 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) or 25 ACT composite; core GPA of at least 3.40. The scholarship is renewable for students who maintain a 2.65 GPA, file a FAFSA each year, and remain financially eligible.

Application URL
http://admissions.purdue.edu/costs/merit_scholarships.html

Deadline
15th November 2009

Presidential Scholarship. 0 available @ USD 7,000

High school core GPA of 3.8** on 4.0 scale plus an SAT of 1850-1990 or an ACT composite of 27-29 and an ACT combined English/writing of 28-29. Purdue will calculate student GPA based on grades in core academic coursework as provided on the final junior year transcript. Purdue also will determine the qualifying coursework, which will include math, science, English, social studies, and foreign language.

Application Process
Admitted students who meet the academic criteria for these awards will receive them automatically if they complete their admission application by November 15. Students who meet the application deadline may submit new SAT or ACT test scores for scholarship consideration until January 1, 2010. New scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency. Only domestic students are eligible for the Presidential scholarships.

Application URL
http://admissions.purdue.edu/costs/merit_scholarships.html

Deadline
15th November 2009

Trustees Scholarship. 0 available @ USD 10,000

High school core GPA of 3.8** on 4.0 scale plus an SAT of 2000 or higher or a score of 30 or higher on both the ACT composite and ACT combined English/writing. Purdue will calculate student GPA based on grades in core academic coursework as provided on the final junior year transcript. Purdue also will determine the qualifying coursework, which will include math, science, English, social studies, and foreign language.

Application Process
Admitted students who meet the academic criteria for these awards will receive them automatically if they complete their admission application by November 15. Students who meet the application deadline may submit new SAT or ACT test scores for scholarship consideration until January 1, 2010. New scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency. Only domestic students are eligible for the Trustees scholarships.

Application URL
http://admissions.purdue.edu/costs/merit_scholarships.html

Deadline
15th November 2009

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