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Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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The standout number for Purdue Polytechnic Columbus is cost: in-state tuition is much lower than many four-year options, and even out-of-state tuition stays relatively moderate. Your goal is to make your academic profile clearly match the program you want, using strong grades and solid test scores if you have them.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus facts and stats

Quick Facts

Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus is listed under its official name for college admissions comparisons. Purdue Polytechnic Columbus is the shorter name students may see used for the institution. Its profile should be reviewed using the available school-specific details when comparing college options.

Location

Columbus, IN

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Key Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 15

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Purdue Polytechnic Columbus, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you have the summer before senior year and fall for retakes and superscoring opportunities. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, the October SAT or September ACT is typically the last fall retake likely to get scores back in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Purdue Polytechnic Columbus is a public institution with in-state tuition of $6,518 and out-of-state tuition of $15,579. Use these figures as a starting point as you review financial aid options, scholarships, and any additional program or campus costs.

In-State Tuition$6,518

Out-of-State Tuition$15,579

Room and Board$14,829

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For out-of-state students, tuition at Purdue Polytechnic Columbus is $15,579, while in-state tuition is $6,518. Room and board adds about $14,829, bringing estimated direct costs to roughly $30,408 for out-of-state students before aid. Actual net cost can vary based on financial need, scholarships, grants, and any loans included in the aid offer.