Purdue University is a coeducational, state-assisted system
in Indiana. Founded in 1869 and named after benefactor John
Purdue, the University is one of the nation's leading research
institutions with a reputation for excellent and affordable
education.
Building upon historical strengths in engineering and agriculture,
the West Lafayette campus currently offers 5,800 courses
in more than 400 undergraduate majors and specializations
in the schools/colleges of Agriculture, Consumer and Family
Sciences, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Liberal
Arts, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences,
Science, Technology, and Veterinary Medicine. Programs of
graduate study and research leading to advanced degrees fall
under the jurisdiction of the Graduate School.
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