
Purdue University's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at a mere 0.3%, with only 9 out of 3,344 waitlisted applicants being offered admission. This marks a significant decline from the previous year, 2023, which had a much higher acceptance rate of 3.3% and 466 admissions from 14,184 applicants. Historical data indicates volatility in acceptance rates, as seen in 2022 with a low 0.14% rate from 13,290 waitlisted students, and 2020, which had a 1.7% acceptance rate with 90 admitted from 5,307 offers. Overall, Purdue's wait list process has become increasingly competitive and less favorable for applicants over the years.