Updated 2026

Purdue University GPA Requirements 2026

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States · Public · QS World Ranking #89

Minimum GPA Required

3.55

Average Admitted GPA

3.72

Acceptance Rate

53.0%

QS World Ranking

#89

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Test Score Ranges

SAT (middle 50%)

1190-1450

ACT (middle 50%)

26-33

Popular Programs

  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Aviation
  • Agriculture

Admissions Notes

Direct admission to competitive programs.

Computer Science and Engineering highly selective.

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New York University

New York, United States

PrivateQS #38

Min GPA

3.75

Avg GPA

3.85

Acceptance rate: 12.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.85 / 4.0
UT Austin

Austin, United States

PublicQS #66

Min GPA

3.70

Avg GPA

3.83

Acceptance rate: 31.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.83 / 4.0
University of Washington

Seattle, United States

PublicQS #76

Min GPA

3.65

Avg GPA

3.78

Acceptance rate: 42.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.78 / 4.0

How to use this GPA snapshot

This page summarizes published GPA-related admissions indicators for Purdue University on a 4.0 scale. Minimum GPA is a floor many applicants should clear; average admitted GPA reflects the middle of a competitive pool and is usually higher.

GPA is only one part of holistic review. Test scores (where used), essays, recommendations, coursework rigor, and program capacity also matter. Always confirm requirements on the school’s official admissions site before applying — published averages change by year and campus.

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