| Location | West Lafayette, United States | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 49639 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1869 | Estimated Cost of Living | 14000 USD |
| Address | 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States |
Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture in his name. The first classes were held on September 16, 1874, with six instructors and 39 students. It has been ranked as among the best public universities in the United States by major institutional rankings, and is well-renowned for its engineering program.
The main campus in West Lafayette offers more than 200 majors for undergraduates, over 69 masters and doctoral programs, and professional degrees in pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and doctor of nursing practice. In addition, Purdue has 18 intercollegiate sports teams and more than 900 student organizations. Purdue is the founding member of the Big Ten Conference and enrolls the largest student body of any individual university campus in Indiana, as well as the ninth-largest foreign student population of any university in the United States.
DEDICATED FACULTY
Our world-renowned faculty tackle complex global issues every day. As a Purdue graduate student, you will receive personal mentoring from faculty throughout your plan of study.
IMPACTFUL RESEARCH
Purdue is a worldwide leader in discovery and innovation. New investments in research are routine, like the recently announced one billion dollar development of Purdue’s campus. Every new research award brings new opportunities to our programs of study and students.
CUTTING EDGE FACILITIES
Between Discovery Park, the Purdue Research Foundation, and our 139 research centers and 13 on-campus libraries, Purdue is positioned to be a worldwide innovative leader, now and well into the future.
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