Purdue University
West Lafayette, United States
PublicQS #89
Min GPA
3.55
Avg GPA
3.72
Acceptance rate: 53.0%
Avg admitted GPA3.72 / 4.0
Updated 2026
Penn State University GPA Requirements 2026
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States · Public · QS World Ranking #89
Minimum GPA Required
3.40
Average Admitted GPA
3.60
Acceptance Rate
52.0%
QS World Ranking
#89
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Test Score Ranges
SAT (middle 50%)
1200-1390
ACT (middle 50%)
26-31
Popular Programs
- Engineering
- Business
- Information Sciences
- Biology
Admissions Notes
Rolling admissions with campus-specific standards.
University Park most selective campus.
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