Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1200 and 1480 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 30
Popular programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science. | 439 | |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineering. | 430 | |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 307 | |
| 4 | Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | 298 | |
| 5 | Computer Engineering. | 297 | |
| 6 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 285 | |
| 7 | Industrial Engineering. | 262 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 259 | |
| 9 | Biology, General. | 242 | |
| 10 | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 233 | |
| 11 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 221 | |
| 12 | Statistics. | 212 | |
| 13 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 203 | |
| 14 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 185 | |
| 15 | Civil Engineering. | 173 | |
| 16 | Chemical Engineering. | 164 | |
| 17 | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 163 | |
| 18 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 155 | |
| 19 | Communication and Media Studies. | 151 | |
| 20 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 147 |
Showing top 20 of 107 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?
Purdue University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 50% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Purdue University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Purdue University-Main Campus typically score between 1200 and 1480 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Purdue University-Main Campus cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Purdue University-Main Campus is approximately $14,600 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?
4-year graduation rate data for Purdue University-Main Campus is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.