Purdue University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Purdue University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 49.9%, with 78,745 applicants and 39,272 accepted. This represents a slight decline from 50.3% in 2023 and a more significant drop from 52.7% in 2022. Historically, acceptance rates have decreased considerably since 2021 when it was 68.9%, indicating a tightening applicant pool over the years. Additionally, between 2015 and 2020, acceptance rates fluctuated less dramatically, ranging from 55.8% to 67.1%.