SAT University Admissions Guide

Purdue University

Also known as: Purdue, PU, Boilermakers

Public school in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America

Founded in 1869, Purdue University is the flagship campus of the Purdue University system, offering over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 52,000 students. It is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities with very high research activity and is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Big Ten Conference. Known for its strengths in engineering, agriculture, and veterinary medicine, Purdue’s campus covers 2,660 acres and features landmarks such as Memorial Mall, Ross–Ade Stadium, and the first university-owned airport in the United States. The university has produced numerous astronauts, Nobel laureates, and industry leaders.

public research university

land-grant institution

engineering focused

test-required admissions

SAT Scores are required

This university has a test-required policy.

Beginning with the Fall 2024 cycle, Purdue University requires all first-year applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores from within the past five years. Scores are superscored across test dates, with the highest section scores used for evaluation. Both tests are equally accepted, and applicants must send official scores directly from the testing agency.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary is a private nonprofit graduate seminary in Elkhart, Indiana, requiring SAT or ACT scores for admission to its degree programs.

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana, United States of America

Ball State University is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana, and has operated a test‑optional SAT/ACT admissions policy for most undergraduate applicants since 2021.

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Butler University is a private nonprofit university in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a test‑optional SAT/ACT admissions policy for first‑year and transfer students.

DePauw University

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

DePauw University is a private liberal arts college in Greencastle, Indiana, offering a test‑optional SAT/ACT admissions policy for first‑year and transfer applicants.

Earlham College

Richmond, Indiana, United States of America

Earlham College is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana, that adopted a test‑optional SAT/ACT policy for first‑year applicants in 2011.

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana, United States of America

University of Evansville is a private university in Evansville, Indiana, offering a test‑optional admissions policy for first‑year applicants.

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