Purdue University

Purdue University is a vast laboratory for discovery The university is known not only for science technology engineering and math programs but also for our imagination ingenuity and innovation It s a place where those who seek an education come to make their ideas real especially when those transformative discoveries lead to scientific technological social or humanitarian impact Founded in 1869 in West Lafayette Indiana the university proudly serves its state as well as the nation and the world Academically Purdue s role as a major research institution is supported by top ranking disciplines in pharmacy business engineering and agriculture More than 39 000 students are enrolled here All 50 states and 130 countries are represented Add about 950 student organizations and Big Ten Boilermaker athletics and you get a college atmosphere that s without rival