Purdue university

Intro Purdue University is a public land-grant research institution in West Lafayette, Indiana, known for its affordable education and academic excellence:  History: Founded in 1869, Purdue was named after John Purdue, a local businessman who donated the land for the campus.  Size: Purdue is one of the largest universities in the country, with the West Lafayette campus covering nearly 2,500 acres.  Programs: Purdue offers over 200 undergraduate majors and more than 69 master and doctoral programs.  Colleges and schools: Purdue has 13 colleges and schools, including the College of Agriculture, College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Veterinary Medicine.  Athletics: Purdue has 18 intercollegiate sports teams.  Student organizations: Purdue has more than 900 student organizations.  Tuition: Purdue's main campus has frozen tuition for 13 years in a row.  Research labs: Purdue has over 400 research labs.  Library: Purdue's 14-library system contains over 2.3 million volumes of information.  Notable features: Purdue has the Purdue Bell Tower, Engineering Fountain, and a 55-foot-tall roped climbing wall.