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Purdue University, IN

Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and mo…
Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture; the first classes were held on September 16, 1874.
  • Type: Public land-grant research university
  • Established: May 6, 1869
  • Founder: John Purdue
  • Parent institution: Purdue University System
  • Accreditation: HLC
  • Academic affiliations: AAU · ORAU · URA · Sea-grant · Space-grant
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