# Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus

Purdue University-Main Campus is a public college in West Lafayette, IN with 44,503 undergraduates. It admits 50% of applicants, and admitted students average 1364 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,851 per year ($6,147 for families earning under $30,000). 84% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $80,082 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 50% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test scores required (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 73,083 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 36,763 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 600–720 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 600–760 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 27–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $25,610 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $14,851 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $6,147 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $5,618 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,056 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,253 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,490 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 44,503 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 84% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $80,082 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,750 (FY2024) |

## What Purdue University-Main Campus considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Not considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Purdue University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?**

Purdue University-Main Campus admits 50% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Purdue University-Main Campus?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–760 on SAT Math; the average total is 1364.

**What ACT score do you need for Purdue University-Main Campus?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–34.

**Is Purdue University-Main Campus test optional?**

Test scores required.

**How many students apply to Purdue University-Main Campus?**

In Fall 2023, 73,083 students applied to Purdue University-Main Campus and 36,763 were admitted; 9,381 enrolled.

**Does Purdue University-Main Campus consider legacy status?**

No. Purdue University-Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Purdue University-Main Campus require an essay?**

Purdue University-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Purdue University-Main Campus cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $25,610 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,851.

**What is Purdue University-Main Campus's graduation rate?**

84% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 243780. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology