Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · public · 44,503 undergraduates
Purdue University-Main Campus is a public university in West Lafayette, IN with selective admissions, admitting about 50% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
50%
SAT (middle 50%)
1200–1480
ACT (middle 50%)
27–34
Avg net price
$14,600/yr
sticker $24,591
Graduation rate
83%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
44,503
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What is Purdue University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Purdue University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of about 50%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Purdue University-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Purdue University-Main Campus scored between 1200–1480 on the SAT (ACT 27–34).
How much does Purdue University-Main Campus cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $14,600 per year at Purdue University-Main Campus after financial aid, versus a published cost of $24,591.
What is the graduation rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?
About 83% of students at Purdue University-Main Campus graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.