Getting in
For Fall 2025, 87,220 first-year students applied to Purdue, 37,881 were admitted and 9,656 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 43.4%.
Source: Purdue Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 12,040 | 8,559 | 71.1% |
| Out-of-state | 58,853 | 25,650 | 43.6% |
| International | 16,327 | 3,672 | 22.5% |
Source: Purdue Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Purdue's Class Profile reports an admit rate by college for its 2025 applicants, across West Lafayette and Indianapolis. You apply to a major, and the college here is the one your major belongs to. The profile counts 86,953 applications, a little different from the Common Data Set's 87,220.
Rates by school or major, Fall 2025
| College or school | Admit rate |
|---|---|
| College of Agriculture | 55.8% |
| College of Education | 70.5% |
| College of Engineering | 34.7% |
| College of Health and Human Sciences | 48.7% |
| College of Liberal Arts | 53.9% |
| College of Pharmacy | 73.9% |
| College of Science | 46% |
| College of Veterinary Medicine | 30.2% |
| Daniels School of Business | 45.9% |
| Exploratory Studies | 68.4% |
| Polytechnic Institute | 47.1% |
Source: Purdue Admissions, Class Profile (opens in a new tab), Enrollment by College or School. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. Purdue has no early decision plan. Its early action plan is not binding. The Class Profile counts 63,883 early action applicants for 2025, but neither it nor the Common Data Set reports how many were admitted early, so there is no early acceptance rate.
Source: Purdue Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You choose a primary location (West Lafayette or Indianapolis) and a primary major when you apply, and you may add an alternate. Changing majors or locations is never guaranteed. Some programs ask for more:
- Competitive majors. November 1 is the priority deadline for engineering (first-year engineering in West Lafayette; biomedical, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical and motorsports engineering in Indianapolis), computer science, professional flight technology, nursing and veterinary technology. After November 1, Purdue accepts applications to these programs only if space allows.
Source: Purdue Admissions, First-Year Application Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Engineering. Chemistry experience is expected, on top of the three years of lab science every applicant should have.
Source: Purdue Admissions, First-Year Admission Criteria (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Nursing, pharmacy and veterinary nursing. Of your three years of lab science, one must be chemistry and one must be biology.
Source: Purdue Admissions, First-Year Admission Criteria (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- John Martinson Honors College. You apply on the Purdue application by answering four Honors essay prompts, 200 words or fewer each, and must apply by the November 1 Early Action deadline to be considered.
Source: Purdue Admissions, Your Guide to Applying (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Source: Purdue Admissions, Your Guide to Applying (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
203 majors across 10 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in Purdue's official 2026-2027 University Catalog, grouped by the college that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Concentrations and tracks are folded into their major, and minors, certificates, pre-programs and graduate programs are left out.
College of Agriculture28
- Natural Resources and Environmental Science (BS)
- Agricultural Systems Management (BS)
- Agricultural Engineering (BSAGE)
- Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering (BSAGE)
- Biological Engineering (BSBE)
- Agribusiness (BS)
- Agricultural Economics (BS)
- Farm Management (BS)
- Sales and Marketing (BS)
- Agricultural Education (BS)
- Agronomy (BS)
- Crop Science (BS)
- Digital Agronomy (BS)
- Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (BS)
- Soil and Water Sciences (BS)
- Animal Sciences (BS)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Plant Science (BS)
- Insect Biology (BS)
- Fermentation Science (BS)
- Food Science (BS)
- Aquatic Sciences (BS)
- Wildlife (BS)
- Forestry (BSFOR)
- Horticulture (BS)
- Sustainable Food and Farming Systems (BS)
- Turf Management and Science (BS)
- Landscape Architecture (BSLA)
Source: Purdue 2026-2027 University Catalog, Undergraduate Programs List (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Mitch Daniels School of Business10
- Integrated Business & Engineering (BS)
- Accounting (BS)
- Economics (BS)
- Quantitative Business Economics (BS)
- Finance (BS)
- Business Analytics and Information Management (BS)
- Marketing (BS)
- Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management (BS)
- General Management (BS)
- Supply Chain & Operations Management (BS)
Source: Purdue 2026-2027 University Catalog, Undergraduate Programs List (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education6
- Elementary Education (BA)
- English Education (BA)
- General Education (BA)
- Social Studies Education (BA)
- Special Education Mild and Intense Intervention P to 12 (BA)
- Special Education/Elementary Education (BA)
Source: Purdue 2026-2027 University Catalog, Undergraduate Programs List (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Engineering15
- Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (BSAAE)
- Biomedical Engineering (BSBME)
- Chemical Engineering (BSCHE)
- Civil Engineering (BSCE)
- Construction Engineering (BSCNE)
- Computer Engineering (BSCMPE)
- Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies (BS)
- Multidisciplinary Engineering (BSE)
- Environmental and Ecological Engineering (BSEEE)
- Industrial Engineering (BSIE)
- Materials Engineering (BSMSE)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
- Motorsports Engineering (BSMSPE)Offered in Indianapolis only.
- Nuclear Engineering (BSNE)
Source: Purdue 2026-2027 University Catalog, Undergraduate Programs List (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Health and Human Sciences23
- Kinesiology (BS)
- Biomedical Health Sciences (BS)
- Medical Laboratory Sciences (BS)
- Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences (BS)
- Radiological Health Sciences (BS)
- Financial Counseling and Planning (BS)
- Hospitality and Tourism Management (BS)
- Retail Management (BS)
- Selling and Sales Management (BS)
- Developmental and Family Science (BS)
- Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Needs (BS)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education (BS)
- Human Services (BS)
- Accelerated Nursing (BSN)
- Nursing (BSN)
- Dietetics/Nutrition, Fitness and Health (BS)
- Nutrition and Dietetics (BS)
- Nutrition Science (BS)
- Nutrition, Fitness, and Health (BS)
- Brain and Behavioral Sciences (BS)
- Psychological Sciences (BS)
- Public Health (BS)
- Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (BS)
Source: Purdue 2026-2027 University Catalog, Undergraduate Programs List (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Liberal Arts48
- Economics (BA)
- Anthropology Honors (BA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Anthropology (BS)
- Communication (BA)
- Creative Writing (BA)
- English (BA)
- Professional Writing (BA)
- History Honors (BA)
- History of Science, Technology, and Medicine (BA)
- History (BA)
- African American Studies (BA)
- American Studies (BA)
- Global Studies (BA)
- Jewish Studies (BA)
- Linguistics (BA)
- Religious Studies (BA)
- Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies (BA)
- Asian Studies (BA)
- Chinese Studies (BA)
- Classical Studies (BA)
- Comparative Literature (BA)
- French (BA)
- German (BA)
- Italian Studies (BA)
- Japanese (BA)
- Russian (BA)
- Spanish (BA)
- Artificial Intelligence (BA)
- Cognitive Science (BA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Law and Society (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Digital Criminology (BS)
- Design Studies (BA)
- Film & Video (BA)
- Interdisciplinary Performance (BA)
- Music (BA)
- Sound for the Performing Arts (BA)
- Studio Arts and Technology (BA)
- Theatre (BA)
- Visual Arts Design Education (BA)
- Visual Arts Education (BA)
- Industrial Design Professional Program (BFA)
- Integrated Studio Arts (BFA)
- Interior Design Professional Program (BFA)
- Visual Communication Design (BFA)
Source: Purdue 2026-2027 University Catalog, Undergraduate Programs List (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Pharmacy1
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS)
Source: Purdue 2026-2027 University Catalog, Undergraduate Programs List (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Polytechnic Institute33
- Multidisciplinary Technology (BS)
- Animation And Visual Effects (BS)
- Computer and Information Technology (BS)
- Computing Infrastructure and Network Engineering Technology (BS)
- Cybersecurity (BS)
- Data Analytics, Technologies, and Applications (BS)
- Game Development (BS)
- Themed Entertainment Design (BS)Offered in Indianapolis only.
- UX Design (BS)
- Web Programming & Design (BS)
- Aeronautical Engineering Technology (BS)
- Aeronautical Technology (BS)Offered at Polytechnic Statewide locations.
- Aviation Management (BS)
- Professional Flight Technology (BS)
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (BS)
- Building Information Modeling (BS)
- Construction Management (BS)
- Design and Construction Integration (BS)
- Interior Architecture (BS)Offered in Indianapolis only.
- Audio Engineering Technology (BS)
- Computer Engineering Technology (BS)
- Digital Enterprise Systems (BS)
- Electrical Engineering Technology (BS)
- Engineering Technology (BS)Offered at Polytechnic Statewide locations.
- Industrial Engineering Technology (BS)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology (BS)
- Robotics Engineering Technology (BS)
- Smart Manufacturing Industrial Informatics (BS)
- Supply Chain & Sales Engineering Technology (BS)
- Engineering Technology Education (BS)
- Human Resource Development (BS)
- Organizational Leadership (BS)
Source: Purdue 2026-2027 University Catalog, Undergraduate Programs List (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Science38
- Biomolecular Design (BS)
- Interdisciplinary Science (BS)
- Science Education (BS)
- Biology (BS)
- Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology (BS)
- Chemical Biology & Biochemistry (BS)
- Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology (BS)
- Genetics (BS)
- Health and Disease (BS)
- Neurobiology and Physiology (BS)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Biochemistry (Chemistry) (BSCH)
- Chemistry (ACS) (BSCH)
- Artificial Intelligence (BS)
- Computer Science Honors (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Data Science (BS)
- Atmospheric Science (BS)
- Environmental Geoscience (BS)
- Geology and Geophysics (BS)
- Planetary Sciences (BS)
- Actuarial Science Honors (BS)
- Actuarial Science (BS)
- Applied Mathematics (BS)
- Mathematics Education (BS)
- Mathematics Honors (BS)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Mathematics/Business (BS)
- Mathematics/Statistics (BS)
- Applied Physics Honors (BS)
- Applied Physics (BS)
- Astrophysics (BS)
- Physics Honors (BS)
- Physics (BS)
- Applied Statistics (BS)
- Integrated Science and Business - Applied Statistics (BS)
- Statistics Honors (BS)
- Statistics (BS)
Source: Purdue 2026-2027 University Catalog, Undergraduate Programs List (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Veterinary Medicine1
- Veterinary Nursing (BSVN)
Source: Purdue 2026-2027 University Catalog, Undergraduate Programs List (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | January 15 | No |
| Regular decision | January 15 | By March 31 | No |
The application opens August 1 on the Common App, and the fee is $60. November 1 is also the deadline for merit scholarship and Honors College consideration, and Purdue says admission is much more competitive if you apply later.
Source: Purdue Admissions, First-Year Application Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Purdue expects first-year applicants to have SAT, ACT or CLT scores, with no preference among them, and you self-report scores on the application. Only in exceptional cases, where an applicant could not take a test, does Purdue allow an application without one. For a given test you may combine your highest section scores across dates. Scores must be from within the past five years, and the ACT Science section is not required.
Source: Purdue Admissions, Your Guide to Applying (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as required to be considered for admission for fall 2027 applicants.
Source: Purdue Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Purdue's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Purdue Admissions, Your Guide to Applying (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Purdue, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Required fees | $274 | $274 |
| Housing (on campus) | $10,662 | $10,662 |
| Food (on-campus meal plan) | $6,072 | $6,072 |
| Books and supplies | $1,090 | $1,090 |
| Transportation | $570 | $570 |
| Other expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Total | $30,586 | $49,388 |
For a full-time undergraduate at West Lafayette living on campus, fall and spring. International students pay $31,830 in tuition, and Purdue reports that tuition and fees vary by program.
Source: Purdue Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections G1 and G5 (West Lafayette). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,098 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,241 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,438 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,177 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,742 |
| All incomes | $14,600 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Purdue's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Purdue University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI · Public40.8% admitted$17,354 average net price
The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH · Public49.2% admitted$17,339 average net price
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUrbana-Champaign, IL · Public36.6% admitted$14,355 average net price
University of California, DavisDavis, CA · Public44.3% admitted$14,741 average net price
University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN · Public43.6% admitted$18,976 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.