Acceptance of new students to Purdue University is influenced by many factors. The Admissions Committee is guided by the following, as well as information provided by your high school guidance counselor.

High School Requirements

• Graduation from a high school accredited by a state department of public instruction.
  
  
• The extent to which you meet or exceed minimum subject matter requirements. Most applicants far exceed the minimum requirements. For admission to the School of Consumer and Family Sciences, your record must include the following:
  
  
• 8 semesters of English
  
  
• 2 semesters of history or social studies
  
  
• 6 semesters of academic math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus)
  
  
• 4 semesters of chemistry, biology, or physics (chemistry is recommended)

Quality Requirements

• Quality is determined by overall academic achievement. Factors to be considered include rank in class, test scores, probability of success, grade average in college preparatory subjects, grades in courses related to the degree objective, trends in achievement, completion of high school subject matter requirements, and the strength of the college preparatory program.
  
  
• Out-of-state applicants should be strong students in the upper half of their classes to be eligible for admission to the School of Consumer and Family Sciences.
  
  
• Because the total number of students who may be accepted as beginners is limited, admissions may close at any time. Preference is given to Indiana residents.

Required Tests

• All applicants who have not completed a full year of college work are required to take the SAT or ACT.
  
  
• Students are encouraged to take either the SAT or ACT in the spring of their junior year of high school.

Applying for Admission to Purdue
For information about applying to Purdue, to apply online or request an application, campus visits, housing information, estimated expenses, orientation, and other admission information, visit the Office of Admissions Web site.

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