FEATURED COLLEGE

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN · Midwest

STEM powerhouse

US #46

A top engineering school, with aerospace program producing many astronauts, and tuition frozen for years, offering excellent value.

National rank

#46

Acceptance rate

50.4%

SAT middle range

1210 – 1470

TOEFL minimum

88+

Tuition (yr)

$28,794

Undergraduates

39,100

International students

Type

Public

Application requirements (2026-27 cycle)

SAT/ACT required

Early round

EA 11/1

Regular Decision (RD)

1/15

Supplemental essays

2 short-answer questions

⚠ Testing requirement reinstated since 2024

Deadlines reflect recent typical dates and can shift slightly each year — always confirm on the school's official site before submitting.

EngineeringComputer ScienceAerospaceAgricultureManagement