The reddit link to Purdue's 2025 admission stats is here: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fwhat-is-the-acceptance-rate-for-out-of-state-engineering-at-v0-uckrroxof2xe1.jpeg%3Fwidth%3D4284%26format%3Dpjpg%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3Df22551d5c4e15d2263b003aa5c2201e04e077711

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Anonymous wrote:Likely/Target - Purdue

Op here -- I'm surprised Purdue keeps getting mentioned. It's a very highly ranked engineering school, seems like it would be a reach?

It's got a 50% acceptance rate. Kid's stats well within range. It's a Likely/Target school.

Nope. It's not a "likely" for this student. The 50 percent acceptance rate includes non-engineering. Target, maybe. But it's a tough admit.

2025 stats

College of Engineering 46.1% (Admit Rate) 1370 – 1510 (avg SAT) 31 – 34 (ACT) 3.81 – 4.00 30%

https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/class-profile/

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Purdue's admission data their website is a bit of a mess. Here's the information provided at this year's admitted students day:

Out of 29,043 applications, 3,881 students were admitted, resulting in a 13.3% acceptance rate. The admitted students had an average ACT score of 32.4, SAT score of 1,442, and GPA of 3.9. I believe Purdue accepted fewer students in 2025 due to a significant enrollment miscalculation last year. They apparently over-enrolled by approximately 1,600 students, which likely prompted them to be more conservative with admissions this cycle.

While OP's child has solid stats, I wouldn't consider Purdue a likely or target. The previously reported 46% acceptance rate from 2024 appears to be inaccurate given these new figures. It's also worth noting that out-of-state acceptance rates are typically much lower than in-state rates.

I have the same document from admitted students day that confirms these numbers. It’s also available on reddit.

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Anonymous wrote:Likely/Target - Purdue

Op here -- I'm surprised Purdue keeps getting mentioned. It's a very highly ranked engineering school, seems like it would be a reach?

It's got a 50% acceptance rate. Kid's stats well within range. It's a Likely/Target school.

Nope. It's not a "likely" for this student. The 50 percent acceptance rate includes non-engineering. Target, maybe. But it's a tough admit.

2025 stats

College of Engineering 46.1% (Admit Rate) 1370 – 1510 (avg SAT) 31 – 34 (ACT) 3.81 – 4.00 30%

https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/class-profile/

Purdue's admission data on their website is a bit of a mess. Here's the information provided at this year's admitted students day:

Out of 29,043 applications, 3,881 students were admitted, resulting in a 13.3% acceptance rate. The admitted students had an average ACT score of 32.4, SAT score of 1,442, and GPA of 3.9. I believe Purdue accepted fewer students in 2025 due to a significant enrollment miscalculation last year. They apparently over-enrolled by approximately 1,600 students, which likely prompted them to be more conservative with admissions this cycle.

While OP's child has solid stats, I wouldn't consider Purdue a likely or target.The previously reported 46% acceptance rate from 2024 appears to be inaccurate given these new figures. It's also worth noting that out-of-state acceptance rates are typically much lower than in-state rates.

I have the same document from admitted students day that confirms these numbers, and here's a Reddit link to the handout for verification.https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fwhat-is-the-acceptance-rate-for-out-of-state-engineering-at-v0-uckrroxof2xe1.jpeg%3Fwidth%3D4284%26format%3Dpjpg%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3Df22551d5c4e15d2263b003aa5c2201e04e077711

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Likely/Target - Purdue

Op here -- I'm surprised Purdue keeps getting mentioned. It's a very highly ranked engineering school, seems like it would be a reach?

It's got a 50% acceptance rate. Kid's stats well within range. It's a Likely/Target school.

Nope. It's not a "likely" for this student. The 50 percent acceptance rate includes non-engineering. Target, maybe. But it's a tough admit.

2025 stats

College of Engineering 46.1% (Admit Rate) 1370 – 1510 (avg SAT) 31 – 34 (ACT) 3.81 – 4.00 30%

https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/class-profile/

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Anonymous wrote:Likely/Target - Purdue

Op here -- I'm surprised Purdue keeps getting mentioned. It's a very highly ranked engineering school, seems like it would be a reach?

It's got a 50% acceptance rate. Kid's stats well within range. It's a Likely/Target school.

Nope. It's not a "likely" for this student. The 50 percent acceptance rate includes non-engineering. Target, maybe. But it's a tough admit.

Nah it is absolutely a likely target.

I would say your kid is definitely in at Ohio State, Penn State, and Delaware. I think a good chance at NC State and Clemson. I'm an NC State alum and have relatives who went to Clemson so we compare admission cycles.

The person who suggested SEC schools was valid. Many give very good aid based on scores & GPA.

Our niece is about to start at Notre Dame. I think her SAT was a bit higher, but not much. She was deferred during EA at ND, but accepted during RD. I really think that ND comes down to the essay moreso than the stats. From what I understand, ND is not ranked as high for engineering as they are for the pre-med school kind of majors.

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Anonymous wrote:Likely/Target - Purdue

Op here -- I'm surprised Purdue keeps getting mentioned. It's a very highly ranked engineering school, seems like it would be a reach?

It's got a 50% acceptance rate. Kid's stats well within range. It's a Likely/Target school.

Nope. It's not a "likely" for this student. The 50 percent acceptance rate includes non-engineering. Target, maybe. But it's a tough admit.

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Anonymous wrote:Likely/Target - Purdue

Op here -- I'm surprised Purdue keeps getting mentioned. It's a very highly ranked engineering school, seems like it would be a reach?

It's got a 50% acceptance rate. Kid's stats well within range. It's a Likely/Target school.

Purdue has 50% acceptance rate for the University overall. 2025 engineering acceptance rate was 34%, but this along with stats below also includes in-state. I think OOS engineering acceptance rate is lower, but it's not published.
Here is the academic profile for students admitted to our Purdue Engineering for fall 2025:

GPA (unweighted) Average: 3.85
ACT Composite: Average: 1409
SAT Composite: Average: 31.4
https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/class-profile/

Almost all engineering students are admitted EA and Purdue is test preferred, but likely required for engineering. People always cite school acceptance numbers overall, but most large publics admit by major, which is what you need to find. That said, your kid looks solid.

Yep, Purdue is great, but kid is in the range.

Echoing UGA, Virginia Tech, and Lehigh

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Anonymous wrote:Likely/Target - Purdue

Op here -- I'm surprised Purdue keeps getting mentioned. It's a very highly ranked engineering school, seems like it would be a reach?

It's got a 50% acceptance rate. Kid's stats well within range. It's a Likely/Target school.

Anonymous wrote:Likely/Target - Purdue

Op here -- I'm surprised Purdue keeps getting mentioned. It's a very highly ranked engineering school, seems like it would be a reach?

Likely/Target - Purdue

Notre Dame is definitely within the wheel house. Strong EC's and leadership will help.

Target - UMD, UGA

University of Oklahoma. Scholarship, small Catholic vibe.
University of Kansas. Scholarship, small Catholic vibe.