Purdue University-Main Campus
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public institution in West Lafayette, Indiana, and is part of the Purdue University system that operates four campuses across the state. The main campus offers over 200 undergraduate majors and 69 graduate-level programs. The campus is located in the small city of West Lafayette, which is separated from larger Lafayette by the Wabash River. Purdue University is part of the Big Ten Conference and the intercollegiate sports teams are a big part of campus life. The university has earned various awards and recognition for their education programs. Most recently, Purdue University was listed as the 20th-best public university in the US, according to the 2017 Us News & World Report rankings.
Undergraduate and graduate-level nursing programs are available at Purdue University-Main Campus through the Purdue School of Nursing. These CCNE-accredited programs include a traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, ADN, and MSN program. Upon completion of the BSN program, students are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam. The school also helps with job placement. A nursing career fair is held each year to give students the opportunity to meet potential employers. There is also an annual Health Careers Day sponsored by the University Placement Services.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students42,699 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate91% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 95 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 86 miles radius of Purdue University-Main Campus
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Indiana University-Kokomo
41 miles away |
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Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
60 miles away |
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Indiana State University
71 miles away |
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Everest College - Merrillville
75 miles away |
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Purdue University-North Central Campus
80 miles away |
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Ball State University
81 miles away |
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Indiana University-Northwest
81 miles away |
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Governors State University
82 miles away |
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Purdue University Northwest
85 miles away |
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Coalition of African American Nurses, Inc.
86 miles away |
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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University of California-Irvine
offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Florida
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University of Iowa
offers 10 nursing programs |
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Michigan State University
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Kansas
offers 9 nursing programs |
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
offers 7 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 11/09/2009 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/28/2006 - Current |
Admission
57%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1150 to 1380 |
| ACT | 25 to 31 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $60 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $348/credit | |
| In State Students | $348/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $948/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $348/credit | |
| In State Students | $348/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $948/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $15,660 | $15,660 | $42,660 |
| ADN | 70 | $24,360 | $24,360 | $66,360 |
| BSN | 125 | $43,500 | $43,500 | $118,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $17,400 | $17,400 | $47,400 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 66% of Purdue University-Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 16% | $4,348 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $1,469 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $7,346 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 43% | $6,845 |
| Federal Student Loans | 34% | $5,134 |
| Private Loans | 14% | $8,214 |
$12,117
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,019 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,639 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,071 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,730 |
| Over $110,000$21,159 |
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Student Population
32,132
Undergrads
10,567
Graduates
18,140
Women
24,559
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
59% |
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Non-resident alien |
21% |
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Asian |
7% |
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Hispanic |
5% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Indiana state board of nursing.
