Purdue University-Main Campus Top Questions

Yes. Except I don't think Purdue is much of a premier Engineering school for undergrads. Purdue's overall high ranking is largely due to the emphasis placed on research. However, that emphasis will not benefit you much as an undergraduate.

Obviously not all students are studying engineering or agriculture. This is what Purdue is known for, but Purdue also has great schools in business, technology, liberal arts and hospitality/tourism management to name a few.

Purdue does have a lot of extremely bright students; however, this stereotype is mainly true for students in pharmacy, engineering, etc. It is not really true for the other majors. While Purdue is in a small town there is a lot to do nearby, and it is only 1 hr from Indianapolis. There is a diverse group of people that go there. People from farms, from Laguna Beach, CA, etc.

Yes if you are partake in one of the engineering fields.

Yes, they are accurate.

not all of them, too many males could be seen as accurate, but not the others

Yes, the first couple of years are quite competitive.

They apply to huge percentages of the population here, particularly in the harder sciences.

Yes. I'm sorry, but I do not know how some people got into college. Also, being very involved in student programming, I see that much of campus is very apathetic to learning about things that are real in the world like elections, environmental issues, or poverty issues. My overall impression is that many people are conservative, and just vote a certain party, for example, because their parents vote that way. Most of the time I am not impressed by the lack of interest on this campus. I have met a handful of amazing people though, who are interested in learning, discussing, and not just drinking or sitting in front of the TV, and it is pretty great.

To an extent yes, you can find these here at Purdue. Many women (especially those in the Greek system) are at school to receive their Mrs. degree. Also, the majority of our university revolves around engineering and agriculture. However, we have a large out of state and even international population. We have a variety of schools offering hundreds of majors and minors. Purdue is by no means behind, we have some of the most innovated technology and very credible staff. Purdue's stereo types are no different from any other Indiana school, I think it is the nature of the mid west lifestyle.

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Not at all... There are always activities scheduled by the university, athletic events to attend, many local bars and pubs, and it's in close proximity to Indy and Chicago. Purdue is a big place, with lots of students, but schools keep you in a smaller group and you get to know others in your major.

The second one is true, almost anyone can get in, but there is a huge drop out rate after the first year.

The truth is, most people aren't farmers. We do have a great agricultural program which brings the farmer type to Purdue but if you're looking for a stereotype you've got it wrong... all the americans are outnumbered by foreigners. People are shocked at how large our non-citizen community is. If you aren't comfortable with foreigners, don't come here.

Not at all

yes!

Not the few I've seen.

The second stereotype is a half-truth: Purdue students definitely care about their studies. However, we all like to have fun too. I think that is why we like to go out at 8 or 9 pm, and then come home by 1 a.m....because we go to class the next day. I know many people who go out during the school week, and I would argue that the bars are way more fun on weeknights than on the weekend.

No! The party scene is great, and the student body is quite diverse, though there are a lot more males here than females.

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