Purdue University

Bringing together the resources of cultural centers and diversity programs across campus, Purdue University’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion provides leadership in the building of a more diverse and inclusive campus community.

Students at Purdue participate in more than 900 student organizations that cover a variety of interests. Some of the notable clubs founded by Purdue students include the Purdue Reamer Club (a school spirit organization that cares for the Boilermaker Special mascot and raises funds for scholarships) and two clubs that eventually became nationwide organizations: the National Society of Black Engineers and the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest.

Several campus-wide programs are planned by the Purdue Alumni Association, Student Union Board and Purdue Student Government. Annual campus events include Boiler Gold Rush (Purdue's new-student orientation program), Spring Fest, and Grand Prix.

About one-third of the single undergraduate students on the West Lafayette campus are housed in University Residences. The rest live in fraternities, sororities, cooperatives, or private off-campus housing. There are about 12,000 spaces available for undergraduate students, graduate students, and student families who choose to live on campus.

There are 12 cooperative houses at Purdue (5 men's houses and 7 women's houses). The members take an active role in sharing chores and cooking all meals themselves, as opposed to hiring out cleaning and cooking staff.

91% of students are employed, freelancing, or continuing their education six months after graduation in 2016. Among the companies that employ NU students are companies such as Shell, Chevron, General Electric, Ford, Pepsico, Phillips, Cisco.

Graduate employment:  91%