Purdue University-Main Campus
Purdue University is a public land-grant research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Renowned for its top-ranked engineering, computer science, and aviation programs, Purdue provides a comprehensive education with strong emphasis on research and practical experience, while maintaining frozen tuition to support affordability.
Acceptance rate
43%
Undergrad enrollment
37,949
Test policy
Test required
Application fee
$60
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionEarly Action / Priority Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| ScholarshipUniversity Merit-Based Scholarships Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| ScholarshipPurdue Departmental Scholarship Application Priority Deadline | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | January 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidPriority FAFSA Submission Deadline | April 15, 2027 |
| TransferFall Term Entry Transfer Deadline | August 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
How will opportunities at Purdue support your interests, both in and out of the classroom?
Briefly discuss your reasons for choosing your major and your interest in studying at this campus location (Indianapolis or West Lafayette).
Briefly discuss your reasons for pursuing the alternate major and campus location (Indianapolis or West Lafayette) you have selected.
Explain your vision, ideas or goals for how you hope to shape your honors experience while at Purdue. Please put this in the context of the four pillars which are the foundation of the John Martinson Honors College.
Please describe the interdisciplinary nature of your chosen field of study and how it complements or supports other fields. Example: You might describe how your work in a liberal arts career may impact or inform the work of an engineer.