Purdue University

Purdue University is a public research university founded in 1869 and located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is one of the United States' leading research institutions, with particular strengths in engineering, computer science, agriculture, pharmacy, and the physical sciences. Purdue educates approximately 50,000 students across its main campus and has a global alumni network of over 500,000. The university employs more than 22,000 faculty and staff and generates approximately $4.1 billion in annual revenue. Purdue's Office of Professional Practice serves nearly 8,000 students through cooperative education and internship programs across 48 states and 20 countries. The university is ranked among the top public universities in the United States and operates multiple research centers, including the Discovery Park District innovation hub.