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Purdue University
🇺🇸 West Lafayette, IN, United States · Founded 1869 · 50,000 students · 22% international
Tier Profile
Network Strength 🟢A — Excellent
Employability 🟢A — Excellent
Teaching Quality 🟡B — Strong
Curriculum Relevance 🟡A — Excellent
Institutional Health 🟡A — Excellent
Student Experience 🟡B — Strong
📊 Graduate Outcomes
Median earnings 10 years after entry$72,424/yr 🟢
Median earnings 6 years after entry$60,838/yr
Completion rate83%
Admission rate49.9%
US College Scorecard (Dept. of Education), 2024 data
How we measure outcomes →22%
International Students
50,000
Total Students
1869
Founded
Accepts IBAccepts A-LevelsAccepts AP
Post-Study Work Pathway
OPT: 1 year post-study work (3 years for STEM). H-1B lottery for long-term.