Purdue
is ...
... a public, doctoral-granting
research university, and Indiana's land-, sea-,
and space-grant university.
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History
Founded in 1869 and named after benefactor John Purdue,
Purdue University began its journey with six instructors,
39 students and a mission to provide agriculture and
mechanic arts education.
Student Body
System-wide enrollment of 69,098 students; West Lafayette
enrollment of 38,712 students (fall 2005); students
from 50 states and 130 countries.
Location
Main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana (126 miles southeast
of Chicago, 65 miles north of Indianapolis). Statewide
university system includes five campuses and numerous
teaching and research sites.
Estimated Annual Undergraduate Expenses
$18,800 resident; $34,444 nonresident (2008-09). Includes fees, books and supplies, room/board, tuition for nonresidents, and miscellaneous costs.
Athletics
Member of Big Ten Conference
nine men's, nine women's Division I NCAA teams
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Graduate Programs
Interdisciplinary Programs
• PULSe (Basic
Life Sciences)
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