Purdue is located in the midwestern town of West Lafayette, Indiana, conveniently situated between Chicago and Indianapolis. The Greater Lafayette community of about 150,000 inhabitants has an active civic theatre, art center, symphony orchestra, and historical society. The city bus system, offered free to students, makes the pools, parks, zoo, shopping centers and mall, and several cinemas easily accessible.

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Purdue Student Life

Campus Maps and Directions

Housing and Food

Greater Lafayette Transportation System