Purdue University-Main Campus Admission
Acceptance Rate
49.87%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.20%
Freshmen Enrollment
11,467
SAT Scores
1,350
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 78,745 students have applied and 39,272 students have allowed to admit to Purdue University-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 49.87%). Purdue's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.20 % where 11,467 students have finally enrolled out of 39,272 admitted students.
Purdue acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Virginia-Main Campus and The University of Texas at Austin, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 33.43%).
Purdue enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 32.17%).
How to Apply to Purdue University-Main Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Purdue. Purdue offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.purdue.edu/purdue/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.admissions.purdue.edu/apply/apply.php |
| Financial Aid | https://www.purdue.edu/dfa/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.purdue.edu/dfa/cost/calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/currentstudents/residency/index.html |
| Athletic | https://www.purdue.edu/dfa/contact/consumerinfo/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.purdue.edu/drc/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Purdue and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Purdue University-Main Campus is 1,350 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Purdue University-Main Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,444). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University-Main Campus | 1,350 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,444 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,095 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Purdue University-Main Campus, 9,110 students submitted SAT scores (79% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,350 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 660 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 690 | 760 |
| Total | 1,200 | 1,350 | 1,480 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Purdue University-Main Campus, 2,898 students submitted ACT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 31 | 34 |
| English | 26 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 30 | 34 |
Purdue Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Purdue University-Main Campus. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Not Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |