Computer Science

• Transcripts
• Recommendation Letters
• Academic Statement of Purpose
• Personal History Statement
• CS Supplementary Form
• Resume

The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.

Duolingo: Minimum Overall Required Score: 135
Minimum section requirements:

• Comprehension: 135
• Conversation: 135
• Literacy: 135
• Production: 135

TOEFL: iBT: Minimum Overall Required Score: 100 (For exams taken before January 21, 2026)
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 22
• Listening: 22
• Speaking: 22
• Writing: 22

TOEFL: iBT: Minimum Overall Required Score: 4.5 (For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 4.5
• Listening: 5
• Speaking: 4.5
• Writing: 4.5

 IELTS: Essentials: Minimum Overall Required Score: 7
Minimum section requirements:

• Reading: 7
• Listening: 7
• Speaking: 7
• Writing: 7

Computer Science prefers a TOEFL score of at least 100 with sub scores no less than 22 and IELTS score of 7; however, as long as applicants meet Purdue University minimum score requirements, they are eligible to apply to Computer Science.

• Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
  • 3.5 or equivalent (A=4.0)
• More Requirements Here

• Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
  • 3.5 or equivalent (A=4.0)
• More Requirements Here

* We are no longer accepting applications for 2026.