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Acceptance Rate History
Purdue University-Main Campus
IN · Current rate: 50%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52.7% | 68,582 | 36,146 |
| 2021 | 68.81% | 59,436 | 40,898 |
| 2020 | 67.15% | 57,510 | 38,619 |
| 2019 | 59.83% | 55,311 | 33,093 |
| 2018 | 57.98% | 53,722 | 31,146 |
| 2017 | 57.47% | 49,354 | 28,363 |
| 2016 | 55.97% | 49,007 | 27,427 |
| 2015 | 58.97% | 45,264 | 26,692 |
| 2014 | 59.29% | 39,896 | 23,654 |
| 2013 | 60.42% | 31,083 | 18,779 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Purdue University-Main Campus's acceptance rate has decreased from 60.4% in 2013 to 52.7% in 2022, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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