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.
- #83 Ranking
- 223 Bachelors
- 564 Academic Staff
- 8,518 Students
- 511 Students (int'l)
- 4,685 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (61)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- B.Sc. Applied Physics
- B.Sc. Applied Statistics
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biochemistry - Pre-Med
- B.Sc. Biochemistry - Pre-Vet
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Crop Science
- B.Sc. Data Science
- B.Sc. Fermentation Science
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Forestry
- B.Sc. Genetics
- B.Sc. Geology and Geophysics
- B.Sc. Insect Biology
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics (Honors)
- B.Sc. Mathematics - Business
- B.Sc. Mathematics - Statistics
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Nutrition Science
- B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics
- B.Sc. Pharmacy
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Planetary Sciences
- B.Sc. Plant Science
- B.Sc. Veterinary Nursing
- B.Sc. Wildlife
Engineering & Technology (46)
- BSAGE Agricultural Engineering
- B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering
- B.Eng. Audio Engineering Technology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Eng. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Construction Engineering
- B.Sc. Cybersecurity
- B.Eng. Electrical Engineering
- B.Eng. Industrial Engineering
- B.Sc. Materials Engineering
- B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Nuclear Engineering
- B.Sc. Unmanned Aerial Systems
Business & Management (43)
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- BSAGE Agricultural Engineering
- B.Sc. Aviation Management
- B.Sc. Farm Management
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Management
- B.Sc. Marketing
- B.Sc. Mathematics - Business
- B.Sc. Retail Management
- B.Sc. Sales and Marketing
Social Sciences (33)
- B.A. American Studies
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese Studies
- B.A. Creative Writing
- B.A. Digital Criminology
- B.A. German
- B.A. Global Studies
- B.Sc. Human Services
- B.A. Italian Studies
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Jewish Studies
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychological Sciences
- B.A. Religious Studies
- B.Sc. Sales and Marketing
- B.A. Sociology
Agriculture & Forestry (29)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Education
- BSAGE Agricultural Engineering
- B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering
- B.Sc. Crop Science
- B.Sc. Farm Management
- B.Sc. Forestry
- B.Sc. Veterinary Nursing
- B.Sc. Wildlife
Arts, Design & Architecture (26)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Creative Writing
- BFA Interior Design
- B.A. Music
- B.A. Theatre
- B.Sc. UX Design
Humanities (24)
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Chinese Studies
- B.A. Classical Studies
- B.A. Creative Writing
- B.A. English
- B.A. English Education
- B.A. French
- B.A. German
- B.A. Global Studies
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian Studies
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Jewish Studies
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Music
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Professional Writing
- B.A. Religious Studies
- B.A. Russian
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Spanish
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (23)
- B.Sc. Geology and Geophysics
- B.Sc. Insect Biology
- B.Sc. Planetary Sciences
- B.Sc. Soil and Water Sciences
- B.Sc. Wildlife
Computer Science & IT (21)
- B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- B.Eng. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Cybersecurity
- B.Sc. Data Science
- B.Sc. Data Visualization
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.Sc. UX Design
Medicine & Health (21)
- B.Sc. Health and Disease
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Nutrition Science
- B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics
- B.Sc. Pharmacy
- B.Sc. Psychological Sciences
- B.Sc. Public Health
- B.Sc. Veterinary Nursing
Education & Training (20)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Education
- B.A. Elementary Education
- B.A. English Education
- B.Sc. Mathematics Education
- B.Sc. Psychological Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions (8)
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Human Services
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (4)
Law (2)
- B.A. Digital Criminology
- B.A. Law and Society
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
- 1862
President Abraham Lincoln signs the Morrill Land Grant Act,which turned public lands over to any state that agreed to use the land sale proceeds to maintain a college teaching agriculture and the "mechanic arts."
- 1869
The IGS chooses the Lafayette area for the new institution and accepts a $150,000 gift from John Purdue,as well as $50,000 from Tippecanoe County and 100 acres from local residents
Education
Get started with an online education at Purdue University. Our online programs are designed to help you discover new levels of knowledge and experience to raise your career potential to the next level.
By offering degree programs online, Purdue allows people all over the world to take part in its brand of high-quality education that is driven by intellectual curiosity and the dream of creating a better world. Purdue University has the largest number of international students of any US university.
Research
Few universities can match the depth and breadth of Purdue's research capabilities and talent. As you explore our world-changing research, you'll quickly see why Purdue is a national and global leader in discovery and innovation.
Career
There's a good reason so many companies come to Purdue to recruit — our outstanding students. Explore the job fairs and other opportunities that connect Boilermakers with some of the world's best corporations and organizations.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
83 3
2021
86 -7
2020
79
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
127 -22
2022
105 -11
2021
94
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
129 -13
2022
116 -7
2021
109
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
140 -13
2022
127 -13
2021
114
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Exchange students have the option to live in the Purdue Residence Halls or Apartments/Cooperative Housing. For Purdue Residence Halls students will apply online. Finding an apartment or a cooperative house requires some time and patience to search for what is available. Students who want to experience group living at a more reasonable price can pursue the Cooperative Housing option. There are five houses for men and seven houses for women. All twelve houses operate on the principles of cooperative living with all residents working together to manage each house for the benefit of each other. Cooperative housing is the least expensive housing system at Purdue.
Library services
The Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies (PULSIS) system on the West Lafayette campus includes six subject-oriented libraries, the Hicks Undergraduate Library, and the Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center. Staff total nearly 150, of which 81 are faculty and professionals.
ICT services
Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP) is the University’s central information technology organization responsible for Purdue’s major operational systems, the campus wired network and one of the world’s largest wireless networks.
Student Life
Sports facilities
- The Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex is located on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue University's Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex hosted the 2008 NCAA Men's Championships and the 2003 NCAA Women's Championships on the Pete Dye designed Kampen Course.
- Recreation & Wellness has two separate aquatic facilities that host recreational, educational and certification programs. Splash into well-being by visiting the competition pool and diving well in the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center. Relax in our recreation pool and participate in a variety of leisure activities, swim lessons and recreational swimming. Enjoy the water and dive into health and wellness.
Student clubs
- "A Cause for Paws"
"Helping one paw at a time."
- "AQUAE" The Purdue Student chapter of AWWA/IWEA
AQUAE is an association of student interested on water related career, research and volunteering initiative. AQUAE is the Purdue Chapter of In AWWA (American Water Work Association) and IWEA (Indiana Water Environment Association.
- 3-D Printed Prosthetics Club
The 3-D Printed Prosthetics Club is an organization which strives to improve the lives of amputees and limb different members of the global community through the design, manufacturing, and implementation of assistive prosthetic devices.
- AAE Graduate Women’s Gathering
The graduate women student organization of the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accreditation
Purdue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. Additionally, the College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
In the UX program at Purdue Polytechnic, I did not feel that I was truly able to specialize in my work, despite how this was advertised. The only advisor available to me in the CGT department was dismissive of my learning needs. The exclusively group-oriented educational setup did not work for me and restricted my ability to ideate and create to my fullest extent. I felt...
Farewell Purdue.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I have had a great experience at Purdue so far. The professors are great, the campus is beautiful and I have met many incredible people there. Unfortunately, the price of tuition is very high, as an international student, and my financial situation became unstable recently due to an unexpected event. Thus, I will need to transfer to a college in Europe, where I am a...
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great learning opportunity. Great faculty and staff.
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