Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

West Lafayette, IN Public
Founded in 1959, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is a public school located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Veterinary Medicine program at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
The 2024 tuition & fee at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is $22,931 for Indiana residents and $47,759 for out-of-state students. Compared to public Veterinary Medicine schools in U.S., its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $55,755.
Total 1,700 applied and 84 students admitted and enrolled into Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine as the admission rate is 4.94%.
At Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, the average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.72 and the GPA range is 3.16 - 4.00.

Entering Class Profile at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

The following table summarizes the entering class statistics for the last year matriculants at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Total 1,700 applicants applied to Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and 84 were accepted and enrolled to the schools. he acceptance rate, the percentage of matriculated applicants, is 4.94%.
The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.72.
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Important Information
Purdue University College of Veterinary MedicineNational Total/Average
Admission
Applicants1,70049,419
Admitted (Interview Invited)-6,957
Matriculated843,598
Admission Rate4.94%7.28%
Scores
GPA3.723.64
Tuition & Fees$47,759 ($22,931 in-state)$55,755 ($35,663 in-state)

2024 Veterinary Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is $22,931 for Indiana residents and $47,759 for out-of-state students.
The tuition & fees at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has increased by 6.73% over the past 5 years from $44,746 to $47,759.
Purdue University-Main Campus has undergraduate programs and its undergraduate tuition & fees $9,992 for Indiana students and $28,794 for out-of-state students. The average graduate tuition & fees other than Veterinary Medicine is $9,992 for Indiana students and $28,794 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees over last 5 years at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary Medicine Tuition & Fees Changes at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
2020$19,918$44,746
2021$19,918$44,746
2022$19,918$44,746
2023$19,931$44,759
2024$22,931$47,759

Prerequisites for applying to Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

The courses in the table below lists prerequisite courses as examples shown in Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine admission page. For the detailed explanation, see its admission page.
Prerequisite Examples for Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Admission
SubjectHours
General (Inorganic) Chemistry with Lab I1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
General (Inorganic) Chemistry with Lab II1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Organic Chemistry with Lab I1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Organic Chemistry with Lab II1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Biochemistry (upper-level)1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
General Biology with Lab I1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
General Biology with Lab II1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Genetics1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Microbiology with Lab1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Physics with Lab I1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Physics with Lab II1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Statistics1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
English Composition1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Communication1 Semester Hours
General Study Credit
Humanities3 Semester Hours
General Study Credit

Required Application Components

To apply to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, you will need to use VMCAS. The deadline for the VMCAS is 2024-09-18.
In addition to the prerequisite courses, there are other components that you need to submit to apply to Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.
See the following list for the required application component and find out how to prepare it before applying to the school.
  • VMCAS Application
  • supplemental application
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.10
  • Transcripts
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • One of the evaluators be a veterinarian
  • Personal Statement

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Directory Information