Most astronauts of any university (Neil Armstrong alumni); #4 engineering undergrad; most affordable top engineering school; Boilermaker Commitment (no debt for low-income)
International environmentDiverse; high intl STEM students; campus of 50,000+
Teaching styleEngineering-focused; lecture + lab; strong corporate-sponsored research
Academics
Subjects and fit
Strongest subjects
Engineering (Aeronautical
Mechanical
Chemical
CS)
Agriculture
Pharmacy
STEM
Best for
Engineers
aeronautical
chemical
agricultural science students; budget-conscious
Getting in
Admission requirements
GPA: 3.7–3.9 GPA for engineering
TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+
SAT/ACT required; engineering very score-sensitive
Difficulty: Moderate-Competitive
Acceptance rate: 50% overall; engineering 30–40%
Deadline: UG: Feb 1 (Nov 1 EA) | Grad programs: Dec–Feb
On campus
Campus and location
Housing available; W. Lafayette is affordable; large dorm complex
Money
Costs and scholarships
Tuition (USD)32,048 (OOS/intl); 10,000 (in-state)
Living cost (USD)17,000–21,000
ScholarshipsTrustees Scholarship; Boilermaker Commitment (need-based); STEM merit aid
Graduate Assistantships at Purdue University 2026 (Fully Funded)
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United StatesThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Graduate Assistantships!
While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the Purdue University admission deadlines .
Here are the deadlines: | PhD Deadline:
Exact deadlines vary depending on your chosen department or project.
Industry connectionsBoeing, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, GE, Eli Lilly, Ross (consulting)
InternshipsCo-op widely available; aerospace industry partnerships strongest in US
EmployabilityTop 10 engineering; aerospace industry feeder; strong pharma/chemical pipeline
The honest view
Why students choose Purdue University
Trustees Scholarship; Boilermaker Commitment (need-based); STEM merit aid
Employability: Top 10 engineering; aerospace industry feeder; strong pharma/chemical pipeline
Worth knowing
West Lafayette is a college town with limited urban amenities; less name recognition in finance/consulting
GlowBal's insider note
VERIFIED: Purdue has produced more astronauts than any university. INSIGHT: Boilermaker Commitment financial aid program is excellent for low-income students. Best value engineering school in US.
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Recruitment Fellowships at Purdue University 2026 (Full Tuition)
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United StatesThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Recruitment Fellowships!
While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at Purdue University .
Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
Graduate Assistantships at Purdue University Fort Wayne 2026
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United StatesThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Graduate Assistantships!
While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the Purdue University Fort Wayne admission deadlines .
Here are the deadlines:
