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Public Research University in West Lafayette, IN. Operating on a semester system.
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40K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
35
Housing Buildings
Life in West Lafayette for Purdue University-Main Campus Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in West Lafayette.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
50,408
City Transportation
Walkability
49
Bikeability
63
Public Transit
CityBus (Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation)
Nearest Airports
Purdue University Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
50°F
Avg Snowfall
22 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
HSSE Library (Humanities, Social Science & Education)
Closed Sundays in Fall 2025
WALC (Wilmeth Active Learning Center)
Noon-5pm Sundays (Service Desk only)
BRNG B274/B275/B291 Computer Labs
Closed Sundays
HAMP 3144 Computer Lab
Closed Sundays
LILY G428 Computer Lab
Closed Sundays
MTHW 301 Computer Lab
Closed Sundays
Purdue Testing Services (Stewart Center)
Closed Sundays
Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec)
See facility website for current Sunday hours
Parking and Transit
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Campus News
Latest updates from Purdue University-Main Campus
No Active Timely Warnings or Emergency Alerts
As of November 2, 2025, there are no active Timely Warnings, emergency alerts, or weather advisories for Purdue University-Main Campus.
Update to West Lafayette master plan to begin following university advancements
Purdue University is updating its Giant Leaps Master Plan to reflect recent advancements.
Oct 31, 2025
Read MorePurdue expands free online AI and high-demand technical skill courses to alumni
Purdue University is offering free online courses in artificial intelligence and other high-demand technical skills to its alumni.
Oct 28, 2025
Read MorePurdue tops list of the world’s 25 best managed universities
Purdue University was named the best managed university globally.
Oct 25, 2025
Read MoreCenter for In-Space Manufacturing launches
Purdue University has launched the Center for In-Space Manufacturing.
Oct 28, 2025
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at Purdue University-Main Campus
Brightspace and Instructional Technology Drop-In Help Session
November 3, 2025 at 09:00
Krach Leadership Center, 230
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Purdue University-Main Campus
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 29 known dorm and housing options.
3rd and West
Capacity: 984
Room types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, four-bedroom
Aspire
Capacity: 150
Room types: studio, 4 bedroom
Benchmark
Capacity: 75
Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom
Cary Quadrangle
Capacity: 500
Room types: double, triple, quad
Cedarwood
Capacity: 110
Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom
Earhart Hall
Capacity: 600
Room types: double, triple, quad
First Street Towers
Capacity: 600
Room types: double, triple, quad
Frieda Parker Hall
Capacity: 350
Room types: triple
Fuse
Capacity: 100
Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom
Grant
Capacity: 80
Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom
Harrison Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: single, double
Hawkins Hall
Capacity: 450
Room types: single, double
Hillenbrand Hall
Room types: double, triple, quad
Hilltop Apartments
Capacity: 200
Room types: 4 bedroom
Honors College and Residences
Room types: triple
McCutcheon Hall
Capacity: 600
Room types: double, triple, quad
Meredith Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: double, triple, quad
Meredith South
Capacity: 400
Room types: double, triple, quad
Russell 414
Capacity: 100
Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom
Salisbury Campus
Capacity: 90
Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom
Steely
Capacity: 85
Room types: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom
Tarkington Hall
Capacity: 600
Room types: double, triple, quad
University Residences Boiler Apartments (URBA)
Capacity: 1000
Room types: studio, single, double, triple, quad, quad+
Village West
Room types: 1-bedroom for 2, 2-bedroom for 2, 2-bedroom for 4, 3-bedroom for 3, 4-bedroom for 4, Studio for 2
Learning Management System
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Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@purdue.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 10, 2026
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