Can you get into Purdue University-Main Campus?
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
49.9%
SAT middle 50%
1200–1480
median 1310
ACT middle 50%
27–34
median 30
Testing
Required
67% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
83%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What Purdue University-Main Campus actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Course rigor
- Test scores
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Grades
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Purdue University-Main Campus considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
Purdue University-Main Campus fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $24,591, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Purdue University-Main Campus by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$5,098
- $30k–$48k$6,241
- $48k–$75k$9,438
- $75k–$110k$18,177
- Over $110k$22,742
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Purdue University-Main Campus
Harder to get into
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Common questions
Purdue University-Main Campus admissions, answered
What is Purdue University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Purdue University-Main Campus admits 49.9% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Purdue University-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1200 and 1480. A score above 1480 clears the 75th percentile; below 1200, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is Purdue University-Main Campus test-optional?
No. Purdue University-Main Campus requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does Purdue University-Main Campus look for in an application?
Purdue University-Main Campus reports that it weighs course rigor, test scores, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Purdue University-Main Campus actually cost?
Sticker price is $24,591, but the average family pays $14,600 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $5,098 per year on average.
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