U.S. News & World Report Rankings
SUMMARY
Purdue University has been ranked No. 4 among Most Innovative Public Universities and No. 8 overall nationally in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. This is the ninth consecutive year Purdue is ranked in the top 10.
The Most Innovative rankings are determined through a peer assessment survey with college presidents, provosts and admissions deans nominating schools that are making the most innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities.
These rankings highlight Purdue’s sustained reputation for excellence; its integration of AI-focused coursework; its focus on interdisciplinary research; and its culture of technology commercialization, innovation and patent generation.
Content should emphasize persistence, innovation and pride in Purdue’s role as a national leader. This material is suitable for use year-round, and it’s especially impactful during recruitment cycles, where the recognition of academic quality, career readiness and pioneering advancements can resonate strongly with prospective students and families.
RESOURCES INCLUDE
- Social media graphics
- Suggested social media post copy
- Digital sign
- News release
LINKS AND UTM PARAMETERS
When linking to Purdue websites from social platforms or emails, it is recommended that tracking parameters be added to the URL in order to provide reporting on the activity. The Purdue Brand Studio campaign URL builder allows you to easily configure these links and even request shortened Purdue-branded links.
UTM Campaign: 2027_USNWR
UTM Medium: Social or Email
UTM Source: Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, email newsletter name, etc.
AVAILABLE ASSETS
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SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDANCE
POSTING TIPS
- Keep posts short and direct.
- Link all posts back to the story.
- Include photos or videos.
- Use short URLs.
SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Facebook:
Purdue is officially one of the nation’s most innovative public universities!
@usnewsandworldreport ranked Purdue No. 4 among the Most Innovative public universities in the United States in its 2027 rankings.
This marks the ninth consecutive year the university has landed a spot in the top 10.
Innovation? It’s the Boilermaker way.
Learn more: [link to news release]
X:
Purdue ranks No. 4 among the nation’s Most Innovative public universities in the 2027 @usnews rankings.
It’s the ninth consecutive year Purdue has landed in the top 10.
Read more: [link to news release]
LinkedIn:
Boilermakers never stop innovating.
The 2027 [type in @U.S. News & World Report and select the right page from the dropdown to link] rankings place Purdue at No. 4 among the Most Innovative public universities in the United States. This marks the ninth consecutive year Purdue has earned a spot among the nation’s top 10 — recognition that reflects the creativity and determination of our students and faculty.
Read more about the rankings: [link to news release].
Instagram:
Once again, Purdue is a top innovator among U.S. public universities.
We’re proud to be ranked No. 4 among the nation’s Most Innovative public universities in the 2027 @usnews rankings.
That’s nine straight years in the top 10.
See what’s driving Purdue innovation at [link emoji] in @lifeatpurdue’s bio.