Chances of getting into Purdue University Calumet Campus
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Purdue Calumet and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Purdue Calumet is 59%. It ranks #3 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Purdue Calumet is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 1,649 out of 2,810 applicants 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. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Purdue University Calumet Campus is a prized outcome for many students.
The Purdue Calumet application fee is $25 and applications are due by May 1.
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
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Purdue University Calumet Campus is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
Purdue Calumet SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 470 |
| SAT Math 25th | 470 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 940 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 570 |
| SAT Math 75th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1140 |
| Average SAT Score | 1040
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Purdue University Calumet Campus?
Students who get into Purdue University Calumet Campus score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 940-1140. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 840. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1040 out of 1600. Purdue Calumet ranks #34 in Indiana for highest average SAT composite score. 56 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Purdue Calumet ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 17 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 24 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 24 |
| Average ACT Score | 21
|
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Purdue Calumet?
Purdue Calumet regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-24. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 15 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #32 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score. 60 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Purdue University Calumet Campus.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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Purdue Calumet GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Purdue University Calumet Campus?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Purdue Calumet. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Purdue University Calumet Campus was 3.19 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #39 in Indiana for highest average GPA. 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.
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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.19 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,494 | 1,316 | 2,810 |
| Accepted | 837 | 812 | 1,649 |
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 62% | 59% |
| Enrolled | 418 | 473 | 891 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 50% | 58% | 54% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2023.
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?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152248 IPEDS survey data for Purdue University Calumet Campus.
FAQs
Does Purdue University Calumet Campus prefer SAT or ACT?
56% of students submit their SAT scores to Purdue Calumet. 60% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Purdue University Calumet Campus?
59% of those who apply are granted admission to Purdue Calumet. Admission competition is low and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Purdue University Calumet Campus?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 940 and 1140. 56% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Purdue University Calumet Campus?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 60% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.