Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Purdue University-Main Campus reported a 50.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Purdue University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in West Lafayette, IN, with an SAT reference of 1350 and an ACT reference of 31. The historical average net price is $14,600 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

50.3%

73,083 applicants

SAT reference

1350

Combined score

ACT reference

31

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,600

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Purdue University-Main Campus

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)119013501480
ACT (composite, 1–36)273134

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

83.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

92.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

44,503

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Purdue University-Main Campus, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$5,098
$30,001 – $48,000$6,241
$48,001 – $75,000$9,438
$75,001 – $110,000$18,177
$110,000+$22,742

Top Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus

MajorDegrees Awarded
Engineering2,413
Business, Management & Marketing1,062
Computer & Information Sciences926
Engineering Technologies660
Biological & Biomedical Sciences622
Health Professions473
Social Sciences468
Agriculture & Natural Resources431
Psychology375
Mathematics & Statistics300

Financial Aid at Purdue University-Main Campus

About Purdue University-Main Campus

Official website: https://www.purdue.edu/

Admissions: https://www.purdue.edu/purdue/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Purdue University-Main Campus

What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?

Purdue University-Main Campus reported a 50% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 73,083. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Purdue University-Main Campus?

The historical 50% acceptance rate suggests Purdue University-Main Campus was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Purdue University-Main Campus?

The imported historical records for Purdue University-Main Campus include an SAT reference value of 1350 and an ACT reference value of 31. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Purdue University-Main Campus?

The stored historical average net price at Purdue University-Main Campus is $14,600 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 60%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,126 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Purdue University-Main Campus is 83%. its stored first-year retention rate is 93%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Purdue University-Main Campus test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Purdue University-Main Campus?

Purdue University-Main Campus's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Purdue University-Main Campus's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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