- Following 358
- Followers 199.5K
- Engagement 1.1%
- Avg likes 2.1K
- Avg comments 18
About Purdue University
Purdue University (@lifeatpurdue) is a College & university creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career. The account has 199,457 followers and 5,423 published posts. Recent posts average 2,053 likes and 18 comments, an engagement rate of 1.1%.
An audience of 199.5K puts Purdue University in the mid-tier, between 100,000 and 1 million followers. Set against 358 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 557 followers per account Purdue University follows. Purdue University carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Purdue University under College & university, with Education & Career as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for Purdue University runs to 11 words. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Purdue University dates from May 2026.
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5,423 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Purdue University, 6 are carousels, 3 are videos and 1 is a single image. That mix leans toward carousels. With 5,423 posts published, Purdue University's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark. Against the audience, that is roughly 37 followers for each post published. Purdue University also keeps 10 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 37 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include learn, miss, purdue’s, because and every. The captions tag #purdue and #boilermakers.
The only thing better than a handwritten note is a handwritten note on customized Purdue stationery. Don’t miss your chance to purchase this special set of greeting cards.
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Learn how Prosper Kpotufe’s search for a field with endless applications led him to where he is today.
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Named again to ’ “New Ivies” list, Purdue stands out from other higher education institutions for its AI competency requirement — ensuring every graduate is prepared for a rapidly evolving workforce.
Read more about this recognition: 🔗 in our bio. 👆
Audrey Powers has been successful in an impressive array of roles — and it all started at Purdue. When she was a student, she strengthened the skills to tackle tough challenges.
Meredith Hall was named in honor of Virginia Claypool Meredith ), the first woman to serve on Purdue’s Board of Trustees. She championed better housing for female students and helped establish the university’s home economics department. As we count down to America’s 250th anniversary, we’re celebrating significant moments and people in Purdue’s history.
The first #Purdue astronaut — and second American to fly in space — helped lay the groundwork for his alma mater to become one of the top training grounds for future astronauts and space researchers.
Watch the full video linked in our bio to learn about Grissom and the 29 #Boilermakers who have followed him in Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts.
This year, we come together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday — and our own legacy of persistently pursuing the next giant leap.
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Purdue University's engagement
Purdue University's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.1%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 91 followers. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 114 to 1, with 2,053 likes and 18 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.
Engagement rate
1.1%
- Avg likes
- 2.1K
- Avg comments
- 18
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 91
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Who is Purdue University?
Purdue University (@lifeatpurdue) is a College & university creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career. Purdue University carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Purdue University runs to 11 words.
How many followers does Purdue University have?
Purdue University has 199,457 followers on Instagram (199.5K). Set against 358 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 557 followers per account Purdue University follows. With 5,423 posts published, Purdue University's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark.
What is Purdue University's engagement rate?
Purdue University's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.1%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 91 followers. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 114 to 1, with 2,053 likes and 18 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.
What does Purdue University post about on Instagram?
Flinque files Purdue University under College & university, with Education & Career as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Purdue University, 6 are carousels, 3 are videos and 1 is a single image. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Purdue University repeatedly use the words learn, miss, purdue’s, because and every. Purdue University's captions carry hashtags such as #purdue and #boilermakers. Purdue University writes those captions mainly in English. Purdue University keeps 10 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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Purdue University's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 1 external site, and a free Flinque account opens that link. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist Purdue University and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.
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