Established in 1869, Purdue University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of West Lafayette (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Indiana. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Purdue University (PU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Purdue University (PU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 151 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
