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Colleges / Purdue University

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate69%
Acceptance Rate69%

About Purdue

Purdue University is renowned for its distinctive programs in engineering, science, agriculture, technology, and business. Purdue offers hands-on learning style, academic rigor, collaborative opportunities, and access to cutting-edge research, all in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their passions with dedication and enthusiasm. 

Purdue is located in the suburban area of West Lafayette, Indiana. With a relatively large campus, students can enjoy the numerous green spaces, lawns, gardens, and parks to relax, study, and socialize. The overall campus atmosphere is often described as being lively and engaging. Students at Purdue have a strong sense of school spirit, especially during athletic events. 

Purdue competes at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Big Ten conference. The most popular sports are football and basketball, but students also enjoy volleyball, swimming, soccer, and wrestling. 

Did You Know?

Neil Armstrong, first person to walk on the moon, is a Purdue alum. Armstrong earned his bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from Purdue in 1955. A statue of Armstrong and a path of his astronaut boot footsteps can be found on the Purdue campus in front of Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering. The statue depicts the astronaut as he looked during his undergraduate studies - a young student wearing a jacket, penny loafers, and resting his hand on a book.

The CC Community on Purdue

"Must see things on campus probably depend on intended major but for engineers - go through Armstrong, visit the Epic projects, walk the engineering mall, stop in to WALC, the CoRec, and eat in a dining hall. Facilities are fantastic! As the parent of a graduating senior, Purdue far exceeded our expectations in every way." 

"Walking around downtown Lafayette is a nice way to spend an afternoon. Bookstores, chocolate shop/soda counter, NA beverage store, gift shops, cat cafe, jewelry stores, bars, markets and boutiques are in lovely old buildings."

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Purdue University is a public, state college in the suburb of West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue was founded in 1869. The college currently enrolls around 49,639 students per year, including 37,101 undergrads.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Purdue University

It is moderately difficult to get into Purdue. In 2022, Purdue accepted 69% of applicants. Out of 59,173 applications received in 2022, 40,759 students were offered admission.

Purdue University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 69%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 62%

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Purdue Campus Tours

Purdue University is locatedin the town of West Lafayette, Indiana, near the city of Indianapolis.

If you would like to see Purdue for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to West Lafayette, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Indianapolis International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Purdue University and West Lafayette are like without leaving home.

College Info

610 Purdue Mall West Lafayette, IN 47907

Campus Setting: Suburban

Purdue Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Purdue is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Purdue is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Purdue ACT Scores

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ACT Range

26 - 33

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

33 and Above

Good

26 to 33

Avg

26 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Purdue is 29. Students with an ACT score of 33 and above have a good chance of getting into Purdue. Students with an ACT score that falls between 26 and 33 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 26 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Purdue SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

600 - 740

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Reading SAT Range

590 - 690

Purdue Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$21,182

In State

$39,984

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,208
$28,010
Fees
$784
$784
Housing
$10,030
$10,030
Books
$1,160
$1,160

Student Life

Wondering what life at Purdue is like? There are approximately 49,639 students enrolled at Purdue, including 37,101 undergraduate students and 12,538 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 55% percent are from IN and 45% percent of students are from other states.

96%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

55%

In State

45%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

49,639

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

69%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,992

Out-of-State

$28,794

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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