Purdue University
Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture; the first classes were held on September 16, 1874.
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| Established | May 6, 1869
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| Endowment | $2.524 billion (2018)
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| Budget | $2.3 billion (2018–19)
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| Provost | Jay T. Akridge
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| Academic staff | 3,055 (Fall 2014)
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| Students | 43,411 (Fall 2018)
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| Undergraduates | 32,672 (Fall 2018)
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| Postgraduates | 10,739 (Fall 2018)
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| Campus | Large town: 2,602 acres (10.53 km)
plus 15,325 acres (62.02 km) for agricultural and industrial research |
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| Colors | Old Gold and Black
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