Purdue University

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Purdue Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Purdue's admissions stats.

Purdue 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	48%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	62%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	31%
Waitlist	Yes

Purdue University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Purdue University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 15

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Applying Early to Purdue?

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Purdue does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Purdue will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Purdue University Admissions

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How To Get Into Purdue University

Getting into Purdue is moderately difficult. Purdue evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Purdue accepted 69% of students, approximately 40,759 from the 59,173 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Purdue, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to engineering, aviation flight, nursing, veterinary technology, hospitality and tourism management, computer-related, health related programs is program extremely difficult.

Transferring to Purdue University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Purdue

In 2022, Purdue waitlisted 6,048 students and 3,442 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 13 eventually got in.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Purdue?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Purdue

What does Purdue consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Application Essay	Important
First Generation	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Purdue for more information on admission factors.

Purdue 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Purdue, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Purdue's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Purdue?

Students admitted to Purdue have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 34% submitted a class rank. At Purdue 48% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 77% were in the top 25% and 96% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Purdue University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	9.06%
3.75 and 3.99	39.39%
3.50 and 3.74	26.63%
3.25 and 3.49	14.91%
3.00 and 3.24	6.84%
2.50 and 2.9	2.93%
2.00 and 2.49	0.22%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Purdue directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Purdue considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Purdue is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 62% of Purdue's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 31% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Purdue?

To be competitive with other Purdue applicants, you should strive to earn between 0 and 0 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Purdue 25% of admitted students scored higher than 0 and 25% of scored lower than 0, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Purdue students scored 740 or higher and 75% of students scored 590 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Purdue students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 590 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Purdue?

To be most competitive at Purdue, you should strive to earn between 26 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Purdue's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Purdue students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Purdue University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Purdue. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Purdue during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Purdue Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Purdue?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Purdue.

Does Purdue accept transfer credits?

✅ Purdue accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Purdue accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Purdue accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Purdue does not accept International Baccalaureate credits or Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Purdue?

✅ Purdue is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Purdue's acceptance rate?

✅ Purdue's acceptance rate is 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Purdue?

❌ Purdue does not offer early decision.

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