U.S. News and World Report Rankings 2025
SUMMARY
Purdue is the No. 1 public university in Indiana according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings. Because of the university’s reputation as one of the nation’s most forward-thinking institutions, U.S. News also ranked Purdue among its top 10 Most Innovative Schools in the U.S. for the seventh straight year.
The rankings data reflected the value of a Purdue degree — particularly regarding graduate earnings. Purdue placed as a top-five U.S. public university and No. 1 in the Big Ten for producing the highest portion of graduates earning more than those with only a high school diploma.
Additionally, Purdue ranked No. 7 for co-op and internship opportunities, tied with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and was No. 3 overall among U.S. public institutions in that category.
Finally, numerous colleges and individual undergraduate programs earned recognition, including the College of Engineering’s No. 8 collegewide undergraduate standing and seven engineering departments ranking in the top 10.
STRATEGY
These rankings celebrate the quality and value present in a Purdue education, as well as the university’s efforts to innovate within the higher education model. The tone of this content should emphasize pride and optimism about the future, highlighting current strengths while expressing excitement about what Purdue’s innovative culture might yield next. This content is evergreen and can be shared throughout the year. From a marketing standpoint, it may be particularly useful during key recruitment periods when prospective students are determining which school they will attend.
RESOURCES INCLUDE
- Social post copy
- Social graphics
- Press release
LINKS AND UTM PARAMETERS
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Purdue press release: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2024/Q3/for-second-year-in-a-row-purdue-ranked-among-top-50-undergraduate-colleges-in-america-by-u-s-news-world-report/
AVAILABLE ASSETS
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SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDANCE
- Keep posts short and direct
- Link all posts back to the story
- Include photos or videos
- Use short URLS
NO. 1 IN INDIANA GRAPHIC
SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Facebook: We’re Indiana’s top public university — again!
When @USNewsAndWorldReport released its 2025 #BestColleges rankings, #Purdue was the state’s only public institution listed among the nation’s top 50 universities.
Instagram: The 2025 #BestColleges rankings are out from @USNews — and #Purdue is once again the only public university from Indiana in the top 50.
Read more at the 🔗 in bio.
X: The @USNews 2025 #BestColleges rankings are out — and #Purdue is once again Indiana’s only public university in the top 50.
Read more. ⬇️
LinkedIn: The 2025 #BestColleges rankings are out from @US-News-And-World-Report — and #Purdue is once again the only public university from Indiana in the top 50.
The rankings data confirms that #Boilermakers are among the nation’s most in-demand graduates. Purdue’s recent graduate earnings are in the top five among U.S. public universities and No. 1 among those from the #BigTen.
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MOST INNOVATIVE GRAPHIC
SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Facebook: Why did @USNewsAndWorldReport rank #Purdue as one of the 10 Most Innovative Schools in the U.S. for the seventh year in a row?
✅ Transformative teaching and research
✅ Job-ready graduates
✅ Impactful partnerships
✅ Future-focused initiatives
#Boilermakers never stop working to tackle society’s biggest challenges. That’s why we’re among the leading institutions in American higher education.
Instagram: Why did @USNews rank #Purdue as one of the 10 Most Innovative Schools in the U.S. for the seventh year in a row?
✅ Transformative teaching and research
✅ Job-ready graduates
✅ Impactful partnerships
✅ Future-focused initiatives
#Boilermakers never stop working to tackle society’s biggest challenges. That’s why we’re among the leading institutions in American higher education.
X: Why did @USNews rank #Purdue as one of the 10 Most Innovative Schools in the U.S. for the seventh year in a row?
Because #Boilermakers never stop working to tackle society’s biggest challenges.
LinkedIn: Why did @US-News-And-World-Report rank #Purdue as one of the 10 Most Innovative Schools in the U.S. for the seventh year in a row?
✅ Transformative teaching and research
✅ Job-ready graduates
✅ Impactful partnerships
✅ Future-focused initiatives
#Boilermakers never stop working to tackle society’s biggest challenges. That’s why we’re among the leading institutions in American higher education.
NO. 1 PUBLIC AND MOST INNOVATIVE GRAPHIC
SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Facebook: The 2025 #BestColleges rankings are out from @USNewsAndWorldReport — and #Purdue is the only public university from Indiana in the top 50.
Purdue also made #USNews’ list of the top 10 Most Innovative Schools for the seventh consecutive year.
The rankings data confirms that #Boilermakers are among the nation’s most in-demand graduates. Purdue ranked in the top five among U.S. public universities and No. 1 in the #BigTen for producing the highest portion of graduates who earn more than a high school graduate.
Read more:
Instagram: The 2025 #BestColleges rankings are out from @USNews — and #Purdue is the only public university from Indiana in the top 50.
Purdue also made #USNews’ list of the top 10 most innovative universities for the seventh consecutive year.
The rankings data confirms that #Boilermakers are among the nation’s most in-demand graduates. Purdue ranked in the top five among U.S. public universities and No. 1 in the #BigTen for producing the highest portion of graduates who earn more than a high school graduate.
Read more at the 🔗 in bio.
X: The @USNews 2025 #BestColleges rankings are out — and #Purdue is Indiana’s only public university in the top 50.
#USNews also selected Purdue as one of the top 10 Most Innovative Schools for the seventh straight year.
Read more. ⬇️
LinkedIn: The 2025 #BestColleges rankings are out from @US-News-And-World-Report — and #Purdue is the only public university from Indiana in the top 50.
Purdue also made #USNews’ list of the top 10 Most Innovative Schools for the seventh consecutive year.
The rankings data confirms that #Boilermakers are among the nation’s most in-demand graduates. Purdue ranked in the top five among U.S. public universities and No. 1 in the #BigTen for producing the highest portion of graduates who earn more than a high school graduate.
NO. 3 INTERNSHIPS AND CO-OPS GRAPHIC
SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Facebook: A great internship can change the trajectory of a student’s career — and #Boilermaker students are among the top beneficiaries of these promising opportunities.
In the 2025 @USNewsandWorldReport #BestColleges rankings, #Purdue is No. 3 among U.S. public universities for internships and co-ops.
Instagram: A great internship can change the trajectory of a student’s career — and #Boilermaker students are among the top beneficiaries of these promising opportunities.
In the 2025 @USNews #BestColleges rankings, #Purdue is No. 3 among U.S. public universities for internships and co-ops.
Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.
X: A great internship can change the trajectory of a student’s career — as many #Boilermaker students can attest.
In the 2025 @USNews #BestColleges rankings, #Purdue is No. 3 among U.S. public universities for internships and co-ops.
Learn more. ⬇️
LinkedIn:
A great internship can change the trajectory of a student’s career — and #Boilermaker students are among the top beneficiaries of these promising opportunities.
In the 2025 @US-News-and-World-Report #BestColleges rankings, #Purdue is No. 3 among U.S. public universities for internships and co-ops.
Learn more: