Purdue is public, land-grant university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. As one of the 25 largest Unviersities in the nation, Purdue enjoys worldwide acclaim for the quality of it's teaching and research in a variety of fields. On the West Lafayette campus alone, the University offers some 5300 courses in more than 350 specializations organized through 12 colleges/schools and the Graduate School. Approximately 38,700 students are enrolled at the West Lafayette campus, while another 30,000 pursue degree work at four regional campuses and seven Statewide Technology sites.
| Basic Information |
| Institution Type |
Public |
| School Size |
Large (more than 15,000) |
| Setting |
Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation |
No Preference or affiliation |
| Student Body |
| Acceptance Rate |
75% - 100%
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| Out of State Students |
25% - 50%
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| Single Sex or Co-ed? |
Co-educational
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| Underrepresented Students |
10% - 15%
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| Accomodations for Students with Disabilities |
Services for the hearing impaired
Services for the learning disabled
Services for students with speech and communication disorders
Services for the visually impaired
Wheelchair access
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| Athletics |
Intramural Programs
Division I Teams
Intercollegiate Programs
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| Applying to Purdue University |
| Average High School GPA |
3.4
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| Average SAT: Mathematics |
580
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| Average SAT: Critical Reading |
580
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| Average SAT: Writing |
N/A
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| Average ACT Composite |
25
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| Required Test |
Either the SAT or the ACT is required.
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| Essay |
Not Required
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| Interview |
Not Required
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| Financial Information |
| In-state Tuition |
$5,000 - $9,999 |
| Out-of-state Tuition |
$20,000 - $24,999 |
| Academic Information |
| Degrees |
Masters
Doctorate
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Professional Certification
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| Specific Programs |
Student employment services
Double Major
Student designed major
Honors Program
Study abroad
Independent Study
Teacher certification
Internships
Work-study program
Liberal arts/career combination
Research Opportunities
ROTC
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| View Programs and Majors at Purdue University |
| Summer Enrichment Programs |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Engineering PREVIEW |
| Web Site |
http://engineering.purdue.edu/MEP/pre_college/preview |
| Description |
Program for HS Seniors offered admission to the College of Engineering. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2007 |
| Undergraduate Students |
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| Is this a residential program? |
No |
| Start Date |
Thursday April 5, 2007 |
| End Date |
Saturday April 7, 2007 |
| Application Process |
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| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
N/A |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
Yes |
| If yes, what are they? |
Admission to the College of Engineering. |
| Contact |
Ms. Allene Manning, Assistant Director, Minority Engineering Program
Phone: 7654946700
Email: amanning@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Summer Engineering Workshop (SEW) |
| Web Site |
http://engineering.purdue.edu/MEP/pre_college/sew |
| Description |
6th and 7th Grade Workshop- June 17-21, 2007 8th Grade Workshop- June 24-28, 2007 Workshop activities generally consist of hands-on engineering-related projects; tours of the general campus as well as engineering laboratories and facilities; discussions with engineering students and professionals who serve as role models and who may potentially become mentors; presentations from and disussions with counseling professionals on the importance of enrolling in the appropriate junior and senior high school courses in preparation for technical studies at the college level; and introductory 'Life-Planning' sessions, which cover topics such as goal-setting, values exploration and claricfication, along with time-management and study skills techniques. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
|
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Sunday June 17, 2007 |
| End Date |
Thursday June 28, 2007 |
| Application Process |
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| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
2006 cost: $175 |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
Yes |
| If yes, what are they? |
Must have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade by the start of the program. Cannot attend 2 years in a row. |
| Contact |
Ms. Allene Manning, Assistant Director, Minority Engineering Program
Phone: 7654946700
Email: amanning@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Pre-Freshman and Cooperative Education (PREFACE) |
| Web Site |
http://engineering.purdue.edu/MEP/pre_college/preface |
| Description |
Program content emphasis is placed upon motivating participants to think about career choices as they relate to their own values, abilities and goals; hands-on projects are more advanced; visitation to a variety engineering laboratories throughout the engineering disciplines are made available; and, more advanced workshops on study skill and test-taking techiques are offered. Emphasis is placed on helping participants understand the critical importance of the appropriate selection as well as strong performance in courses they take during the balance of their high school career. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2009 |
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Sunday July 8, 2007 |
| End Date |
Friday July 13, 2007 |
| Application Process |
Available on website. Participants nationwide are chosen based on their high school grades, their math or science teacher or counselor recommendation, and/or an A-FORC2E recommender. |
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
2006 cost: $225 |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
Yes |
| If yes, what are they? |
Must have completed 9th or 10th grade by start of program. |
| Contact |
Ms. Allene Manning, Assistant Director, Minority Engineering Program
Phone: 7654946700
Email: amanning@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Multiethnic Introduction to Engineering (MITE) |
| Web Site |
http://engineering.purdue.edu/MEP/pre_college/mite |
| Description |
Participants in the MITE program are high school juniors identified through the College Entrance Examination Board and selected on the basis of their PSAT scores, high school grades, and expressed fields of interest. The majority of the participants in this two-week program are residents of Indiana and surrounding states. This mix provides them with the unique opportunity to meet and interact with other students having similar interests and goals as they learn about engineering in the College of Engineering at Purdue University. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2008 |
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Sunday July 8, 2007 |
| End Date |
Friday July 20, 2007 |
| Application Process |
Available on website. |
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
2006 cost: $325 |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
Yes |
| If yes, what are they? |
Must have completed 11th grade by start of program. |
| Contact |
Ms. Allene Manning, Assistant Director, Minority Engineering Program
Phone: 7654946700
Email: amanning@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
PROMISE |
| Web Site |
http://engineering.purdue.edu/MEP/pre_college/promise |
| Description |
Purdue's Recruitment Of Multi-Ethnic Students Interested in the Schools of Engineering (PROMISE) is targeted at talented juniors and seniors who are identified through a variety of sources. These sources include the Target Cities Luncheon, MEP's network of teachers, counselors and students, and applicants who were unable to attend the MEP pre-college summer programs. The three day program provides information on admission and financial aid procedures, the freshman engineering curriculum, the cooperative education program and summer internship opportunities, and engineering student organizations. Other activities include a hands-on engineering project, visits to actual classes accompanied by Purdue students, a campus tour, social events, and the opportunity to meet practicing engineers, faculty, and staff. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2008 |
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Sunday October 28, 2007 |
| End Date |
Tuesday October 30, 2007 |
| Application Process |
|
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
N/A |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
No |
| If yes, what are they? |
|
| Contact |
Ms. Allene Manning, Assistant Director, Minority Engineering Program
Phone: 7654946700
Email: amanning@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Seminar for Top Engineering Prospects (STEP) Week 1 |
| Web Site |
|
| Description |
For students who are entering their senior year in high school and are interested in investigating career possibilities in Engineering. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2008 |
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Sunday July 8, 2007 |
| End Date |
Friday July 13, 2007 |
| Application Process |
|
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
2006 cost: $510 |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
Yes |
| If yes, what are they? |
Students should have completed 3 years of high school mathematics and 1 year of chemistry or physics. |
| Contact |
Mr. David Bowker, Director, Undergraduate Engineering Recruitment
Phone: 7654943980
Email: dbowker@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Seminar for Top Engineering Prospects (STEP) Week 2 |
| Web Site |
|
| Description |
For students who are entering their senior year in high school and are interested in investigating career possibilities in Engineering. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2008 |
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Sunday July 15, 2007 |
| End Date |
Friday July 20, 2007 |
| Application Process |
|
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
2006 cost: $510 |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
Yes |
| If yes, what are they? |
Students should have completed 3 years of high school mathematics and 1 year of chemistry or physics. |
| Contact |
Mr. David Bowker, Director, Undergraduate Engineering Recruitment
Phone: 7654943980
Email: dbowker@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Seminar for Top Engineering Prospects (STEP) Week 3 |
| Web Site |
|
| Description |
For students who are entering their senior year in high school and are interested in investigating career possibilities in Engineering. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2008 |
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
No |
| Start Date |
Sunday July 22, 2007 |
| End Date |
Friday July 27, 2007 |
| Application Process |
|
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
2006 cost: $510 |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
Yes |
| If yes, what are they? |
Students should have completed 3 years of high school mathematics and 1 year of chemistry or physics. |
| Contact |
Mr. David Bowker, Director, Undergraduate Engineering Recruitment
Phone: 7654943980
Email: dbowker@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Seminar for Top Engineering Prospects (STEP) Week 3 |
| Web Site |
|
| Description |
For students who are entering their senior year in high school and are interested in investigating career possibilities in Engineering. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2008 |
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
No |
| Start Date |
Sunday July 22, 2007 |
| End Date |
Friday July 27, 2007 |
| Application Process |
|
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
2006 cost: $510 |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
Yes |
| If yes, what are they? |
Students should have completed 3 years of high school mathematics and 1 year of chemistry or physics. |
| Contact |
Mr. David Bowker, Director, Undergraduate Engineering Recruitment
Phone: 7654943980
Email: dbowker@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) Summer Residential Programs |
| Web Site |
http://www.geri.education.purdue.edu/youth/summer/summer_progdetails.html |
| Description |
COMET (Grades 5-6) Comet I- July 1-7, 2007; Comet II- July 8-15, 2007 STAR (Grades 7-8) Star I- June 17- 30, 2007; Star II- July 1-14, 2007 PULSAR (Grades 9-12) Pulsar I- June 17-30, 2007; Pulsar II- July 1-14, 2007 Finding challenging instructional activities that facilitate intellectual growth is one of the primary needs of gifted and talented youth. Our instructors have both an interest in teaching talented students (most of them were gifted kids, too) and the content knowledge to stretch talented minds to new heights. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2008 2009 |
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Open Ended |
| End Date |
Open Ended |
| Application Process |
|
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
COMET: $595 Non-Residential, $925 Residential; STAR: $1725; PULSAR: $1725 |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
Yes |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
GERI provides a limited number of partial scholarships to students from low-income families. These scholarships are distributed according to financial need and cover only part of the program cost. To be considered for financial aid, a student must submit a complete application, including the financial aid section, and meet program eligibility criteria. Students who meet the criteria will receive awards on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for financial aid will not be considered before a complete application is submitted and program eligibility established. Financial aid eligibility is based on the Federal free and reduced cost lunch criteria. |
| Are there any prerequisites? |
No |
| If yes, what are they? |
|
| Contact |
Dr. Sidney Moon, Executive Director
Phone: 7654962706
Email: geri@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Turned Onto Technology and Leadership (TOTAL) |
| Web Site |
http://www.tech.purdue.edu/student_life/diversity/TOTALSummerCamp.cfm |
| Description |
The purpose of the TOTAL summer program is to introduce students to a college environment and all the career opportunities in Technology. During your stay we hope to increase your awareness to technical career choices and encourage you to take the appropriate high school courses in Math, Science and English to better prepare yourself for college and the College of Technology. Participants will be introduced to many hands-on learning experiences offered by the eight technology departments listed in the brochure. Some of the activities may include visiting the Purdue airport, learning about surverying and math in Building Construction Management, energy in Mechanical Engineering Technology, graphic design in computer graphics and many more |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
|
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Monday June 11, 2007 |
| End Date |
Friday June 15, 2007 |
| Application Process |
|
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
$150 |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
Yes |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
If a scholarship is needed, please contact Toni Munguia as soon as possible. |
| Are there any prerequisites? |
No |
| If yes, what are they? |
For 7th and 8th Graders. |
| Contact |
Ms. Toni Munguia, Director, Technology Diversity Programs
Phone: 7654947522
Email: amunguia@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Technology Expanding All Minds (TEAM) |
| Web Site |
http://www.tech.purdue.edu/student_life/diversity/TEAMSummerCamp.cfm |
| Description |
The purpose of the TEAM summer program is to introduce young people to a college environment and all the career opportunities in Technology. Students will be introduced to the College of Technology through activities/experiences that would be of interest to young women. During your stay we hope to increase your awareness of technical career choices and encourage you to take the appropriate high school courses in Math, Science and English to better prepare yourself for college and the College of Technology. Participants will be introduced to many hands-on learning experiences offered by the eight technology departments listed in the brochure. Some of the activities will include visiting the Purdue airport, learning about manufacturing processes in mechanical engineering technology, graphic design in computer graphics and many more |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
|
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Monday June 25, 2007 |
| End Date |
Friday June 29, 2007 |
| Application Process |
|
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
$150 |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
Yes |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
If a scholarship is needed, please contact Toni Munguia as soon as possible. |
| Are there any prerequisites? |
No |
| If yes, what are they? |
For 8th and 9th Graders. |
| Contact |
Ms. Toni Munguia, Director, Technology Diversity Programs
Phone: 7654947522
Email: amunguia@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Technology Advancing Girl Scouts (TAGS) |
| Web Site |
http://www.tech.purdue.edu/student_life/diversity/index.cfm |
| Description |
Summer camp targeting 5th - 7th grade females. It is a week-long camp in July done in collaboration with the Girl Scouts of America. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
|
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Open Ended |
| End Date |
Open Ended |
| Application Process |
|
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
|
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
No |
| If yes, what are they? |
|
| Contact |
Mrs. Toni Munguia, Director, Technology Diversity Programs
Phone: 7654947522
Email: amunguia@purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Computer Science Summer Camps |
| Web Site |
|
| Description |
These camps are sponsored by the K-12 Outreach Program of Purdue's Department of Computer Science. The beginner camp (June 14-17) is open to students who are entering grades 6, 7, or 8 by the fall of 2009. The advanced camp (June 17-20) is open to students who are entering grades 7, 8, 0r 9 by the fall of 2009. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2009 |
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Sunday June 14, 2009 |
| End Date |
Saturday June 20, 2009 |
| Application Process |
www.conf.purdue.edu/begcamp www.conf.purdue.edu/advcamp |
| Application Deadline |
Wednesday November 30, -0001 |
| Cost |
$295 before June 1. $325 after June 1. |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
Yes |
| If yes, what are they? |
No previous computer science or programming expertise is necessary, but campers should be comfortable using a computer. |
| Contact |
Ms. Mindy Hart, Computer Science K-12 Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 7654947802
Email: mhart@cs.purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
ScienceScape |
| Web Site |
http://www.science.purdue.edu/WISP/ScienceScape/index.asp |
| Description |
A program for female middle school students interested in Science. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
|
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
No |
| Start Date |
Sunday June 17, 2007 |
| End Date |
Friday June 22, 2007 |
| Application Process |
Application available at website. |
| Application Deadline |
Monday April 30, 2007 |
| Cost |
|
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
No |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
|
| Are there any prerequisites? |
No |
| If yes, what are they? |
|
| Contact |
Ms. Marcia Swails,
Phone:
Email: wisp@science.purdue.edu |
| Enrichment Program Name |
Academic Boot Camp (ABC) |
| Web Site |
http://www.tech.purdue.edu/student_life/diversity/index.cfm |
| Description |
ABC is a 5-week program for multicultural students admitted to Engineering, Science and Technology. The program helps the students become acclimated to campus and to the academic programs. |
| Who is eligible for this opportunity? (By anticipated Graduation Date) |
| High School Students |
2009 |
| Undergraduate Students |
|
| Is this a residential program? |
Yes |
| Start Date |
Sunday July 5, 2009 |
| End Date |
Friday August 7, 2009 |
| Application Process |
|
| Application Deadline |
Friday May 1, 2009 |
| Cost |
$400 ($500 After May 1) |
| Are scholarships/stipends available? |
Yes |
| If yes, what is the procedure to obtain a scholarship/stipend? |
Contact Toni Munguia. |
| Are there any prerequisites? |
No |
| If yes, what are they? |
|
| Contact |
Mrs. Toni Munguia, Director, Technology Diversity Programs
Phone: 7654947522
Email: amunguia@purdue.edu |
