Purdue University
Established in 1869, the Purdue University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban 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-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Purdue University (PU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 154-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately 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.