Actuarial Science
Turn numbers into strategy. Purdue’s actuarial science major blends math, statistics and business to prepare you for high-demand careers in risk analysis. You’ll graduate with two degrees, real exam experience and a head start in industries like insurance, banking and consulting.
Why Purdue?
Our students are competitive candidates for a variety of roles across business, finance, insurance, and more. Some examples include:
- Actuary (insurance, pensions, health care, etc.)
- Risk analyst
- Financial analyst
- Quantitative analyst
- Data scientist
- Investment analyst
- Pension or benefits consultant
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will allow you to be a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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(765) 494-1990
sciencerecruiting@purdue.edu
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Transfer to Actuarial Science
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Completion of at least one semester of college-level calculus equivalent to MA 16100 or MA 16500 with a grade of C or higher.
