Purdue University
IN · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 43.4% | 9,656 | 83.9% | 1,360 |
| 2024-2025 | 49.9% | 11,467 | — | — |
| 2023-2024 | 50.3% | 9,285 | — | — |
| 2022-2023 | 52.7% | 9,354 | — | — |
| 2021-2022 | 68.9% | 10,191 | — | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Indiana University-Bloomington
- Michigan State University
- Penn State University Park
- Ohio State University
- University of Michigan
- Iowa State University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Purdue University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University?
Purdue University admits 43.4% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Purdue University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Purdue University is 1220–1470, with a median score of 1360. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1220; students at the 75th percentile scored 1470.
What ACT score do I need for Purdue University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Purdue University is 28–34, with a median of 32.
How much does Purdue University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Purdue University is $28,520. Room and board is approximately $16,734. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Purdue University?
Purdue University's 6-year graduation rate is 83.9%. The first-year retention rate is 92.4%.
How many students attend Purdue University?
Purdue University enrolls 43,633 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Purdue University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.