Purdue
Purdue University · West Lafayette, Indiana · Public
Purdue admitted 43% of 87,220 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1220–1470 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 83% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Purdue
Enter a score to see whether Purdue is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (43%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Purdue offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
8,981 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 4,047 took it, and 3,916 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Purdue rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Character
- First generation
Considered
- Class rank
- Talent or ability
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.81 GPA. 52% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $24,882 in-state and $43,684 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $12,421 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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