Accounting

    Bachelor of Accounting at Purdue University

    Bachelor of Accounting at Purdue University

    International students can study the Accounting at Purdue University at its main campus in West Lafayette , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2026.

    About Bachelor of Accounting

    Accountants make sense of dollars. They prepare and interpret financial information that companies will use for strategic planning, and they adhere to the highest of standards when carrying out their responsibilities.

    With Krannert's Accounting degree, you can pursue a career auditing financial statements, doing tax preparation work and more. Stay at Krannert for our one-year master's program in accounting and be eligible to sit for the CPA exam. As an undergraduate you will learn how to manage the design, control, and operation of accounting information systems; to understand the many accounting problems and issues faced in an international business environment; data visualization and more, in an academic plan that includes real-world learning with public accounting firms, nonprofits, and government agencies. Further boost your experience by joining the Purdue Accounting Association, studying abroad, and getting involved with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners-Purdue Chapter.

    Disciplines

    Krannert School of Management

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Accounting at Purdue University

    Entry Requirements

    For most first-time college students (future freshman) a complete application includes:

    • The application itself
    • Purdue-specific questions from the application
    • Self-reported high school grades
    • Self-reported ACT or SAT test scores*
    • Proof of English proficiency (for citizens of non-English speaking countries)
    • The application fee (or qualified fee waiver)

    Students apply to Purdue using the Common Application. This application requires you to provide a personal essay and answer Purdue-specific questions. View current essay questions.

    We accept SAT or ACT scores and have no preference on which test is taken. You may report the best scores from across different tests. If able, you should take one or the other in the spring of your junior year in preparation for the November 1 Early Action deadline that encompasses scholarship consideration.

    When you apply, you are able to report best components from different test dates. School codes for Purdue West Lafayette: ACT – 1230; SAT – 1631.

    *For Spring, Summer, and Fall 2023, Purdue is test flexible. This means that if a student can take an SAT or ACT, we prefer they do so. However, we recognize that possible cancellations and postponement of national standardized tests due to pandemic restrictions may be impacting students’ applications. With that in mind, we will move forward and review any application from a student who is unable to take a standardized test.

    Looking ahead: In 2024, Purdue will return to requiring the SAT or ACT test score(s) for admission consideration. 

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Accounting

  •   Tax and Assurance Professional at a public accounting firm
  •   Financial analyst for a major defense contractor
  •   Revenue agent for a government branch
  •   Operations agent for a financial services firm
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    How to Apply

    The steps to apply to Purdue are relatively simple.

    1. Complete and submit an online application.
    2. Pay attention to and meet application deadlines.
    3. Make sure we receive all material required for your application to be complete.
    Bachelor of Accounting at Purdue University
    Purdue University
    Purdue University
    United States of America

    United States of America, West Lafayette

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