Class Profile
Source: https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/class-profile/ Parent: https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/
Explore key facts and figures about our student body, including first-year and transfer class profiles and overall enrollment trends in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. See how our dynamic community continues to grow and thrive as you consider taking your next step as a Boilermaker.
Purdue University admission decisions are made using a holistic review process. Applications are evaluated based on courses and grades that are self-reported on Common App or provided on a high school transcript. Courses taken, grades earned and test scores are the most important factors in our process, but not all we consider.
While GPA is used for reporting purposes to provide a snapshot of our applicant pool and incoming class, it’s not a factor used in the review of an application for admission. We determine our middle 50% GPA range by converting grades to an unweighted 4.00 GPA following each year’s application cycle.
Our Applicants for 2025
86,953
Applications
63,883
Early Action Applicants
23,070
Regular Decision Applicants
University Enrollment for Fall 2025
Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations attract a culturally rich student population from all 50 states and from 121 countries.
Total Enrollment: 57,310
Undergraduate: 43067 (75%)
Graduate: 13317 (23%)
Professional: 926 (2%)
Admit Rate and Test Scores
| Admit Rate | % of Admitted Student Who Provided Test Scores | High School GPA Middle 50% | SAT Middle 50% | ACT Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.4% | 97% | 3.70-4.00 | 1220-1480 | 28-34 |
Enrollment by College or School
| College | Admit Rate | SAT (1600 Scale) Middle 50% | ACT Composite Middle 50% | High School GPA Middle 50% | Percent of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Agriculture | 55.8% | 1120-1310 | 24.8-31 | 3.71-4.00 | 6.2% |
| College of Education | 70.5% | 1010-1210 | 21.8-29 | 3.47-4.00 | 2.1% |
| College of Engineering | 34.7% | 1380-1520 | 32-35 | 3.89-4.00 | 33.2% |
| College of Health and Human Sciences | 48.7% | 1120-1330 | 25-31 | 3.63-4.00 | 9.9% |
| College of Liberal Arts | 53.9% | 1110-1313 | 27.8-31 | 3.50-4.00 | 4.9% |
| College of Pharmacy | 73.9% | 1210-1380 | 28-31 | 3.74-4.00 | 2.4% |
| College of Science | 46% | 1340-1510 | 30-35 | 3.74-4.00 | 14.6% |
| College of Veterinary Medicine | 30.2% | 1000-1140 | 21.5-27 | 2.93-3.79 | 2.5% |
| Daniels School of Business | 45.9% | 1210-1400 | 27-32 | 3.59-4.00 | 9.2% |
| Exploratory Studies | 68.4% | 1100-1320 | 23-30 | 3.44 – 3.98 | 1.8% |
| Polytechnic Institute | 47.1% | 1200-1390 | 26-32 | 3.55-4.00 | 11.9% |
Note: Distribution percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
Enrollment by Competitive Majors
| Major | Admit Rate | SAT Middle 50% | ACT Middle 50% | High School GPA Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight (Professional Flight Technology) | 7.7% | 1278-1460 | 29-32 | 3.90-4.00 |
| Computer Science | 42.9% | 1420-1530 | 33-35 | 3.78-4.00 |
| Nursing | 28.9% | 1180-1320 | 26-31 | 3.84-4.00 |
Profiles & Distributions
First-Year Students
Transfer Students
International Students
U.S. Regional Distribution
Location & Gender
First-Year Students
Total Class Size: 9,580
Student Residency:
Nonresident: 4825 (50%)
Indiana Resident: 4230 (44%)
International: 525 (5%)
Male to Female Ratio:
Male: 59%
Female: 41%
Transfer Students
Total Enrollment: 4,457
Incoming Transfers: 903
Student Residency:
Nonresident: 1277 (29%)
Indiana Resident: 2397 (54%)
International: 783 (18%)
Male to Female Ratio:
Male: 57%
Female: 43%
International Students
Total Enrollment: 9,270
Undergraduate Students: 3,974
121
Countries Represented
Top 10
Public University in the U.S.
QS World University Rankings, 2026
16%
Total Enrolled Students
9%
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
U.S. Regional Distribution
Undergraduate Demographics
Midwest: 25418
Northeast: 5160
West: 3806
Southeast: 1689
Central: 1928
Location and Gender Distributions
Undergraduate Demographics
Location:
Nonresident: 46%
Indiana Resident: 45%
International: 9%
*90 Indiana counties represented
Gender:
Male: 59%
Female: 41%
Purdue Facts and Figures
14.7:1
Undergraduate Student-to-Faculty Ratio
35
Average Classroom Size
2,326
Students Who Study Abroad
82%
Students Participating in Internship
40%
Undergraduate Students Living in University Residences
93%
First-Year Students Living in University Residences
< 35%
Undergraduate Students Accrue Loan Debt
$30,370
Average Debt at Graduation
69%
Financial Need Met for First-Year Students
$13,890
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid Package
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