More selective than 95% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
73% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 23% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose PU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
PU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, PU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 720 |
| SAT math | 600 | 760 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1200 | 1480 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
PU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 50% | 600–720 | 600–760 | 27–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 50% | 590–710 | 600–750 | 27–34 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is PU compared with other Indiana colleges?
PU has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame | 11% | 95% | $26,780 |
| 2 | Purdue University | 50% | 83% | $14,600 |
| 3 | DePauw University | 57% | 75% | $22,264 |
| 4 | Wabash College | 63% | 77% | $24,336 |
| 5 | University of Indianapolis | 67% | 56% | $21,602 |
| 6 | Indiana University-East | 67% | 40% | $8,134 |
| 7 | Franklin College | 70% | 60% | $22,855 |
| 8 | Indiana Institute of Technology | 70% | 48% | $23,206 |
| 9 | Manchester University | 71% | 46% | $18,805 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at PU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
PU admissions questions
What is the PU acceptance rate?
Purdue University accepts 50% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 36,763 of 73,083 applicants were admitted.
Does PU require the SAT or ACT?
Purdue University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 73% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for PU?
The middle 50% of Purdue University enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1480 on the SAT and 27–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at PU?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (9,381 of 36,763).
Is PU getting harder to get into?
Purdue University accepted 50% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 50% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Purdue University overview