Purdue University-Main Campus Transfer and Admissions Information

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4 year
31.3K

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
4%

Transfer Student Ratio
$15.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

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Overview

Total Faculty	1,663
Full-Time Undergraduate	29,360
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,924
Application Acceptance Rate	61%
Transfer Students	1,168
Programs	209 Programs
Courses	14,673 Courses
Equivalencies	11,176 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$9,900
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,702
Books and Supplies	$1,370
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	41%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,510
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	50%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$8,709

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

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Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	July 1
Spring	November 1
Summer	April 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Minimum GPA requirements vary by program. Having only the minimum GPA does not guarantee admission.
Official Transcripts:

Official high school are required if you have not completed a bachelor's degreee. Official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions are required.
SAT Scores:

Transfer applicants also must provide an SAT or ACT test score unless they have completed at least 24 credit hours of college level coursework or have been out of high school for at least five years.
Letters of Recommendation:

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) is not required for admission consideration.
Essay:

An essay of 250-1,000 words from a list of 3 topics is required with your application.
Application Fee:

Application fee of $30.
Other Requirements:

Individual Purdue colleges and majors have varying criteria for transfer admission. Admission to any program could close at any time and students are advised to visit the Closed Programs page prior to applying.
Apply Here:

http://admissions.purdue.edu/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C- or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

You must complete 32 credits at Purdue to receive a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Purdue Transfer Policy.pdf