Purdue University-Main Campus Admissions

Purdue is moderately selective with a 52.70% acceptance rate, meaning about half of applicants get in. You'll need solid test scores to compete, with the middle 50% of students scoring between 1200 and 1470 on the SAT or around a 31 on the ACT. The average SAT score is 1335, which puts successful applicants well above national averages. With 39,637 students enrolled, Purdue has room for many qualified candidates but still maintains academic standards. The school seeks students who are serious about STEM fields, especially engineering, and who want hands-on learning opportunities. Given Purdue's reputation for producing astronauts and engineers, they value students with strong math and science backgrounds who can handle rigorous technical coursework.