Purdue University-Main Campus admissions
West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University-Main Campus acceptance rate
49.9%
39,272 of 78,745 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Selective. With a rate like this, Purdue University-Main Campus is a target or reach depending on how your profile compares with admitted students.
Key numbers
- Yield: 29% of admitted students enrolled (11,467 of 39,272).
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Common questions about Purdue University-Main Campus
What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?
Purdue University-Main Campus admitted 49.9% of applicants (39,272 of 78,745) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Purdue University-Main Campus?
11,467 of the 39,272 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 29%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Purdue University-Main Campus?
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