Purdue University Main Campus

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West Lafayette, IN

University Website:  https://www.purdue.edu/
Apply Online:  https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/apply/apply.php

  • Overview: A top 10 University in the US, in operation for over 150 years with 11 colleges and school campuses to provide an education that propels the state, nation and world forward.
  • Scholarships Offered: Academic merit and financial need.
  • Athletic division: NCAA Division I
Freshman Admissions Information
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Type of admissions: Fall application deadline, January 15th.
  • Is the Common App accepted: Yes
  • Application fee: $60
  • Is the SAT or ACT required or optional: Required
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Freshman Tuition Information
  • Average Annual Tuition $10,000

  • Contact Information
  • Phone Number: 765-494-1776
  • Email Address: admissions@purdue.edu

  • School Location
    Mailing Address:
    Stewart Center Room 120, 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907

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    Purdue University-Main Campus College Scholarships

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    ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship

    Reaching Out

    $20,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship is open to students who attend one of the 64 member schools. You must identify as a member or ally of the LGBT+ community and be enrolled in a business program to be considered for this award.

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    ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship

    Reaching Out

    award

    $20,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship is open to students who attend one of the 64 member schools. You must identify as a member or ally of the LGBT+ community and be enrolled in a business program to be considered for this award.

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    Eugene Carter Foundation Opportunity Award

    Purdue University, College of Engineering

    Up to $20,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Eugene Carter Foundation Opportunity Award is available to sophomore and junior-level undergraduate students who are participants in either Purdue University's Women in Engineering Program or Purdue's section of the Society of Women Engineers and also are participating in Latinos in Science and Engineering and/or the Society of Hispanic...

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    Eugene Carter Foundation Opportunity Award

    Purdue University, College of Engineering

    award

    Up to $20,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Eugene Carter Foundation Opportunity Award is available to sophomore and junior-level undergraduate students who are participants in either Purdue University's Women in Engineering Program or Purdue's section of the Society of Women Engineers and also are participating in Latinos in Science and Engineering and/or the Society of Hispanic...

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    Astronaut Scholarship in Science and Technology

    Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

    Up to $15,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Astronaut Scholarship in Science and Technology is open to students majoring in engineering, natural science, applied science, or mathematics. You must attend one of the participating educational institutions to be considered for this award. U.S. citizenship is also a requirement. You must be nominated by faculty or staff in your...

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    Astronaut Scholarship in Science and Technology

    Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

    award

    Up to $15,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Astronaut Scholarship in Science and Technology is open to students majoring in engineering, natural science, applied science, or mathematics. You must attend one of the participating educational institutions to be considered for this award. U.S. citizenship is also a requirement. You must be nominated by faculty or staff in your...

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    J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

    Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

    Up to $20,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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    J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

    Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

    award

    Up to $20,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award.

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    ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

    American Chemical Society (ACS)

    $10,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award.

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    ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

    American Chemical Society (ACS)

    award

    $10,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award.

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    Kiewit Scholars at Purdue Program

    Purdue University, College of Engineering

    Up to $16,000 February 16, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Kiewit Scholars at Purdue Program is available to students majoring in civil, construction, electrical, or mechanical engineering and to students majoring in construction management technology, design and construction integration, electrical engineering technology, or mechanical engineering technology at Purdue University or Purdue...

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    Kiewit Scholars at Purdue Program

    Purdue University, College of Engineering

    award

    Up to $16,000

    deadline

    February 16, 2026
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    Description

    The Kiewit Scholars at Purdue Program is available to students majoring in civil, construction, electrical, or mechanical engineering and to students majoring in construction management technology, design and construction integration, electrical engineering technology, or mechanical engineering technology at Purdue University or Purdue...

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    Willis H. Carrier Graduate Research Fellowship

    American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AC Engineers (ASHRAE)

    $10,000 May 01, 2026 See Details

    Description

    The Willis H. Carrier Graduate Research Fellowship is open to full-time graduate engineering students entering Purdue University for graduate research in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. You must be recommended by Purdue for this fellowship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

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    Willis H. Carrier Graduate Research Fellowship

    American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AC Engineers (ASHRAE)

    award

    $10,000

    deadline

    May 01, 2026
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    Description

    The Willis H. Carrier Graduate Research Fellowship is open to full-time graduate engineering students entering Purdue University for graduate research in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. You must be recommended by Purdue for this fellowship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

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    Stamps Foundation Scholarship

    Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.

    Up to $75,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Stamps Foundation Scholarship is available to entering college freshmen. You must be attending a partner school to be considered for this award. Deadlines vary by school.

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    Stamps Foundation Scholarship

    Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.

    award

    Up to $75,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Stamps Foundation Scholarship is available to entering college freshmen. You must be attending a partner school to be considered for this award. Deadlines vary by school.

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    IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

    Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

    Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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    IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

    Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

    award

    Up to $5,000

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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    IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

    Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

    Up to $2,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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    IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

    Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

    award

    Up to $2,000

    deadline

    Varies
    See Details

    Description

    The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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