Common questions

We know you have a lot of questions about Purdue Engineering. We want to help you sort through the information and make sense of it all.

Application and admission

Do I need to know what engineering major I want when applying to Purdue Engineering?

How do I apply to Purdue Engineering?

What does it take to have a competitive application?

What is the admission rate for Purdue Engineering?

What are average grades and test scores of students admitted to Purdue Engineering?

Academics

Are there any engineering programs or summer camps I can attend?

What’s the difference between an engineering degree and an engineering technology degree?

Which AP classes do you recognize for college credit?

What is First-Year Engineering?

What are the requirements to transition to my major of choice after First-Year Engineering?

Can I double major as an engineering student?

Can I get an engineering degree in four years?

What is the honors program for engineering students?

finances and outcomes

How do I pay for an engineering degree?

How do I apply for scholarships?

What are placement rates and starting salaries for a Purdue Engineer?

student life

Do engineering students have free time?

What kinds of engineering clubs and organizations are there at Purdue?

Do I need my own computer at Purdue? What kind should I get?

Do engineering students live in the same residence halls?