Purdue University SAT and ACT scores
West Lafayette, IN · public college · 39,864 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Required, as Purdue University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. Purdue University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
Raise your score for Purdue University
Free practice that explains every answer. Purdue University accepts the CLT, a shorter test some students score better on.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Purdue University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Purdue University scored 1200 to 1480, with an average of 1364. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Purdue University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 27 to 34. A 34 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Purdue University require the SAT or ACT?
Purdue University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Purdue University accept the CLT?
Yes. Purdue University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 83 to 107 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in Indiana with similar scores
- DePauw UniversitySAT 1200–1410
- Indiana University-BloomingtonSAT 1170–1400
- Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologySAT 1320–1500
- Butler UniversitySAT 1160–1350
- Saint Mary's CollegeSAT 1130–1325
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Drexel UniversitySAT 1240–1440
- Florida State UniversitySAT 1270–1410
- The College of WoosterSAT 1220–1460
- Willamette UniversitySAT 1240–1440
- School of Visual ArtsSAT 1188–1490
- University of St ThomasSAT 1260–1423
More about Purdue University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Purdue University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026