Named after founding benefactor John Purdue in 1869, Purdue University is a land-grant institution with a worldwide reputation for academic an research excellence. Purdue's nearly 39,000 students on the West Lafayette campus come from all 50 states and128 foreign countries. Renowned initially for its programs in agriculture and engineering, Purdue's academic repertoire now includes more than 200 majors in 12 colleges and schools.
