Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 49.9% |
| Applicants | 78,745 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1210–1470 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 27–34 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $13,945 |
| Grad rate | 83% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $72,424 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $60 (US) · $60 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | always required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- How will opportunities at Purdue support your interests, both in and out of the classroom? (250 words)
- Briefly discuss your reasons for choosing your major and your interest in studying at this campus location (Indianapolis or West Lafayette). (250 words)
- Briefly discuss your reasons for pursuing the alternate major and campus location (Indianapolis or West Lafayette) you have selected. (Respond in 250 words or fewer.)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).