General Information

Location:
West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907

General Info:
(765) 494-4600

Website:
www.purdue.edu

Type:
4-year, Public

Awards offered:
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First Professional Degree
< 1 year Certificate
Master's Degree
Post Bachelor's Degree
Post Master's Degree

Campus setting:
Suburb: Midsize

Campus housing:
Yes

Student population:
40,534 (32,610 undergraduate)

Mascot:
Boilermakers


Mission Statement

Purdue University serves diverse populations of Indiana, the nation, and the world through discovery that expands the frontiers of knowledge, learning that nurtures the sharing of knowledge, and engagement that promotes the application of knowledge.

Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad

Student Services
Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children

Credit Accepted
Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits

Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)

Religious Affiliation
Not applicable

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Undergraduate Student Age
24 and under: 93% 25 and over: 7%