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2025-2026Data below is extracted from Purdue University-Main Campus's official Common Data Set filing (2025-2026). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
44.9%
Total Applicants
87,220
Total Admitted
37,881
Total Enrolled
9,507
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 53,833 | 33,387 | 87,220 |
| Admitted | 21,509 | 16,372 | 37,881 |
| Enrolled | 5,674 | 3,833 | 9,507 |
Early Admissions
Early Action
Deadline: 11/1
Waitlist
Offered
8,981
Accepted Spot
4,047
Admitted from Waitlist
3,916
Admission Factors
How Purdue University-Main Campus rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPA
Important
Class RankRecommendationsTest Scores
Considered
EssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal QualitiesVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
InterviewReligious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1220–1470
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)610–730
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)600–760
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)28–34
136
ACT English (25th–75th)27–35
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)27–34
136
Submitting SAT: 84%
Submitting ACT: 23%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.81
4.0
43.0%
3.75–3.99
28.0%
3.50–3.74
16.0%
3.25–3.49
8.0%
3.00–3.24
3.0%
2.50–2.99
1.0%
2.00–2.49
0.1%
1.00–1.99
0.0%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$9,718
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$28,520
Required Fees
$274
Room & Board
$16,734
Books & Supplies
$1,090
Total COA (In-State)
$27,816
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$46,618
Financial Aid
Avg Debt at Graduation
$31,369
% Graduating with Debt
34%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
65.7%
5-Year Rate
79.9%
6-Year Rate
84%
Special Study Options
Accelerated programDistance learningDouble majorDual enrollmentEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Honors ProgramIndependent studyInternshipsStudy abroadUndergraduate ResearchWeekend college
Data extracted from the Purdue University-Main Campus Common Data Set (2025-2026). Extraction coverage: 82.8%. View original PDF.