- Acceptance rate: 50% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.81, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–720 reading and writing, 600–760 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–34 composite
- Average net price: $12,421 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Purdue University Main Campus reported: an average GPA of 3.81 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 50% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 27–34.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Purdue University Main Campus reviews each application.
Purdue University Main Campus average GPA
Purdue University Main Campus reported an average high school GPA of 3.81 for its first-year students who submitted one (93% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Purdue University Main Campus acceptance rate
Purdue University Main Campus admitted 39,272 of 78,745 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 50%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Purdue University Main Campus is a public 4-year university in West Lafayette, Indiana, with 44,819 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Purdue University Main Campus in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 600 | 660 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT English | 26 | 32 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 30 | 34 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1364 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Purdue University Main Campus looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Purdue University Main Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,421 a year at Purdue University Main Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Purdue University Main Campus?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Purdue University Main Campus admitted 50% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Purdue University Main Campus?
Purdue University Main Campus doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.81, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is Purdue University Main Campus' acceptance rate?
Purdue University Main Campus' acceptance rate was 50% for fall 2024: it admitted 39,272 of 78,745 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Purdue University Main Campus?
Not as a number: Purdue University Main Campus requires high school record, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school GPA, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Purdue University Main Campus test optional?
No. Purdue University Main Campus requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 79% sent SAT scores and 25% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Purdue University Main Campus students have?
The middle 50% of Purdue University Main Campus' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–720 in reading and writing and 600–760 in math; ACT composite 27–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Purdue University Main Campus?
Yes. Purdue University Main Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Purdue University Main Campus after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,421 a year at Purdue University Main Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Purdue University Main Campus ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Purdue University Main Campus requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Purdue University Main Campus if a parent went there?
No. Purdue University Main Campus doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Purdue University Main Campus' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Purdue University-Main CampusU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Purdue University Main Campus Common Data Set 2025–26Purdue University Main Campus: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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