Is Purdue University good for international students?

As per the US News and World Rankings 2026, Purdue University does not rank among the top 10 but among the top 50. The Purdue ranking is #43 nationally  but it is ranked as a Top 10  public university in the USA.

Purdue has also made it to the Forbes' list of 'New Ivies' which employers lov

Indian students face higher competition in fields like Engineering and Computer Science at Purdue University in comparison to domestic applicants. 

While the overall Purdue University acceptance rate is around 49.87%, this rate drops below 20% for Indian students. 

The reason behind thi

Yes, for competitive STEM courses like Engineering at Purdue University, Indian students need to have a minimum score of 90 to 95% which translates to around 8.5 to 9.2 CGPA.

It is just the baseline academic need for Indian students. Pudue is very well known for being highly ranked and rigorous.

The total Purdue University cost for international UG students is USD 52,698 (Around INR 50.24 L). The breakdown of fees for UG students is-

For UG students, Purdue University asks for essays in the application. This application essays showcases the students' ability to write clearly on a particular topic. It further makes the students' voice stand out. In all, it is a chance for Indian students to tell their story (where they are, what