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Purdue UniversitySAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1210–1470 on the SAT and 27–34 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1210 – 1470
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1210 and 1470 on the SAT total.

ACT composite27 – 34
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 27 and 34 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total12101470
ACT composite2734

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1210 SAT / 27 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1470 SAT / 34 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Purdue University requires the SAT or ACT

For the current application cycle, Purdue University requires you to submit an SAT or ACT score. A strong score is part of a complete application, so it is worth preparing for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Purdue University, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Purdue University?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Purdue University students scored between 1210 and 1470 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1470 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1340 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1210 SAT good enough for Purdue University?+
A 1210 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1470 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Purdue University?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 27–34 on the ACT. A composite around 34 would place you near the top of that range; 27 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Purdue University test-optional or test-required?+
For the current application cycle, Purdue University requires you to submit an SAT or ACT score. A strong score is part of a complete application, so it is worth preparing for.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Purdue University’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Purdue reinstated mandatory SAT/ACT submission beginning with Fall 2024 admission. Engineering and computer science admits score well above the campus-wide range. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Purdue University’s admissions office.

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