Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana · Founded 1869
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Purdue is test-expected: it expects SAT, ACT or CLT scores and only accepts applications without them in exceptional cases. Source: admissions.purdue.edu (verified August 2026).
About
A public land-grant research university and the flagship of the Purdue system. Purdue is known for engineering, technology and agriculture, and for holding tuition steady over an extended period.
History
Founded in 1869 after businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology and agriculture.
What stands out
- Long-standing strength in engineering and aviation
- Large research park and industry partnerships
- Well-known for keeping undergraduate tuition flat for many years
- Big Ten athletics and a traditional college-town setting
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Campus life
A classic residential campus in the college town of West Lafayette, with large Greek life, Big Ten sports, and a strong engineering student culture.