Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)
Founded in 1869, Purdue University is a public research university whose main campus is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, a small town in the northeastern corner of the state about halfway between Indianapolis and Gary. The school’s program breadth is wide, with over 200 undergraduate majors, 70 master’s degrees, and professional programs in both pharmaceutical and veterinary medicine.
The 2,606-acre main campus runs along the Wabash River, and hosts 39,256 students currently enrolled, as well as more than 850 student organizations. The university also owns approximately 15,000 acres of land for industrial and agricultural research. While most students live in the neighborhoods surrounding the college, there is no need to worry about getting to class on time. The public transportation system, Citybus, operates eight bus lines that integrate the campus into their routes. Purdue students, faculty, and staff all ride for free.
Purdue is the proud home of the Boilermakers, a Big Ten Conference contender. The school also participates wholeheartedly in many traditions. One of the most interesting is the fountain run. Students at Purdue run through a fountain on campus when they begin at the university, and again after they graduate.
The university is currently ranked as the 56th best university in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Purdue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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