Purdue Calumet Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Purdue Calumet is 58.7%.  Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Purdue Calumet and can you get accepted?

Purdue Calumet is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,649 out of the 2,810 who applied were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 66 percent (SAT 940/1140 ACT 18/24). Purdue University Calumet Campus typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.19. Of those applicants who were admitted, 54% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into Purdue Calumet?

59% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Purdue University Calumet Campus you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.19 or better
• Earn B grades in high school
• Score 1040 on the SAT
• Score 21 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Purdue University Calumet Campus?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Purdue Calumet are to have around a 3.19 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Purdue Calumet accepts 59% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Purdue Calumet is 3.19 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #39 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

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*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.19 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Purdue University Calumet Campus?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Purdue Calumet is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1140. Students who get into Purdue University Calumet Campus score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers..  Purdue Calumet ranks #32 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Purdue Calumet regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 840, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1040, you have around a 59% chance of being admitted. A 1140 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 73% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Purdue Calumet?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Purdue Calumet is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24.  The school ranks #33 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

60 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Purdue University Calumet Campus.

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Purdue Calumet for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 59% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 73% with a 24 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Purdue University Calumet Campus is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Purdue University Calumet Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Purdue Calumet is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.19 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1040 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1140 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 21 on the ACT places you in a strong position.