Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
87,220 applied, 37,881 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does Purdue cost?
$14,851 a year in-state
Out of state: about $33,653 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,610.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$6,147
$30,000–$48,000
$5,618
$48,000–$75,000
$9,056
$75,000–$110,000
$15,253
over $110,000
$23,490
Sticker, in-state
$25,610
In-state, with aid
$14,851
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $28,794 a year, against $9,992 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $18,802 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
No. Purdue requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on admissions.purdue.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Purdue University's acceptance rate?
43% for fall 2025: 37,881 of 87,220 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Purdue University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1220 to 1470 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Purdue University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,056 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,610.
How much does Purdue University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Purdue is $28,794 a year, against $9,992 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $14,851 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $18,802 tuition gap gives about $33,653 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the Purdue University application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Checked on admissions.purdue.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
