WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University announced a reversal in admissions requirements after the administration and board of trustees endorsed that those enrolling are now required SAT or ACT scores for admissions applications.
Purdue accepts SAT or ACT scores and has no preference on which test is taken. Students may report the best scores from across different tests on their admissions application.
In a release, Purdue said they have been “test flexible” since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which prevented many students from having access to a testing site. For the last two years, Purdue has recommended test scores. Nearly three-fourths of applicants have provided them.
“The evidence is clear that test scores provide essential information in a comprehensive admissions evaluation that enables us to ensure the optimal chance of success for each admitted student,” said Kris Wong Davis, Purdue vice provost for enrollment management.
In September 2022, Purdue announced an all-time enrollment record. For Fall 2022, the average new student had a 3.74 GPA, an average SAT total of 1317, and an average ACT composite of 29.8. For Fall 2022, 82.4% of admitted students submitted either an SAT or ACT score.
Purdue will begin accepting 2024 applications on Aug. 1, 2023.
