About Purdue University
Purdue University, founded in 1869 in West Lafayette, Indiana, is one of the nation's leading public research universities. With over 50,000 students, Purdue is known for its engineering, agriculture, and aviation programs, and has produced 27 astronauts, including Neil Armstrong. Boilermaker athletics compete in the Big Ten Conference with proud traditions in basketball and football. Ross-Ade Stadium, with the Boilermaker Special train circling the field, provides one of college football's most unique experiences. Mackey Arena hosts one of college basketball's most passionate fan bases.
Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
1998
- Bill Snyder Miracle Kansas State went 11-1 and finished #3, completing college football's greatest turnaround.
2003
- Big 12 Champions K-State won the Big 12 Championship, defeating Oklahoma.
2012
- #1 Ranking Kansas State reached #1 in the BCS standings under Bill Snyder.
2022
- Big 12 Champions K-State won the Big 12 Championship, defeating TCU.
Bill Snyder Legacy
Snyder built Kansas State from college football's worst program to a perennial contender.
Boilermakers Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
Purdue Pete
Type: Boilermaker
Official Colors
Old Gold
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Black
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School Info
Fight Song
Hail Purdue
Hail, Hail to old Purdue! All hail to our old gold and black!
Traditions
- •Boilermaker Special train
- •World's Largest Drum
- •Purdue All-American Marching Band
Venues
Football Stadium
Ross-Ade Stadium
Basketball Arena
Mackey Arena
Boilermakers Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from Purdue University athletes about their recovery journey
Drew Brees
Football • 1997-00
Super Bowl champion and MVPBob Griese
Football • 1964-66
Pro Football Hall of FamerRod Woodson
Football • 1983-86
Pro Football Hall of FamerLen Dawson
Football • 1954-56
Pro Football Hall of FamerRick Mount
Basketball • 1967-70
First college player on Sports Illustrated cover