Chances of getting into Purdue University North Central Campus
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Purdue North Central and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Purdue North Central is 50%. It ranks #3 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Purdue North Central is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 1,485 out of 2,975 applicants were admitted.
The school has very easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 62 percent (SAT 950/1130 ACT 19/23). Purdue University North Central Campus typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.19. 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Purdue North Central application fee is $25 and applications are due by May 1.
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Purdue University North Central Campus is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
Purdue North Central SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 480 |
| SAT Math 25th | 470 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 950 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 580 |
| SAT Math 75th | 550 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1130 |
| Average SAT Score | 1040
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Purdue University North Central Campus?
Purdue University North Central Campus typically prefers applicants to be in the top 69 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 950 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 860. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1040 out of 1600. Purdue North Central ranks #27 in Indiana for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 79 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
Purdue North Central ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 18 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 24 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
| Average ACT Score | 21
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Purdue North Central?
Admission data indicates that Purdue North Central regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 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 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #28 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score. 29 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Purdue University North Central Campus.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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Purdue North Central GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Purdue University North Central Campus?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Purdue North Central. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Purdue University North Central 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. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Purdue North Central will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
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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.
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Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,937 | 1,038 | 2,975 |
| Accepted | 945 | 540 | 1,485 |
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 52% | 50% |
| Enrolled | 218 | 192 | 410 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 23% | 36% | 28% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 87 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Purdue University North Central Campus is $25.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Purdue University North Central Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| 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 | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152266 IPEDS survey data for Purdue University North Central Campus.
FAQs
Does Purdue University North Central Campus prefer SAT or ACT?
79% of students submit their SAT scores to Purdue North Central. 29% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Purdue University North Central Campus?
50% of those who apply are granted admission to Purdue North Central. 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 North Central Campus?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 950 and 1130. 79% 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 North Central Campus?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 23. 29% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.