Purdue University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Purdue University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Purdue University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 154
th
Since its debut in 1980, Purdue University was first ranked in UNIRANKS at 20th and has been ranking Purdue University for 44 years, consistently achieving an average ranking of 493.7 in nearly all systems. Quantum has accumulated 211 ranking records over 44 years, covering 9 international systems. Purdue University stood at 154th in world, 49th in country and 49th in region . The fairest ranking was observed in Times Higher Education at 86th, while a suspicious rank was seen on UNIRANKS at 1264th. We conclude Purdue University should be ranked 493.7, with additional insights on each rank per system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
86 th
97 th
230 th
Purdue University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| 4icu | 2024 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 512.94 | 44 | 33 | 31 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 89.24 | 86 | 36 | 32 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 69.67 | 94 | 37 | 34 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 72.55 | 97 | 40 | 36 |
| QS | 2010 | 101.87 | 99 | 30 | 26 |
| US News | 2002 | 73.86 | 101 | 49 | 45 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 893.88 | 155 | 71 | 59 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 142.07 | 230 | 78 | 67 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 290 | 290 | 81 | 77 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 290 | 290 | 81 | 77 |
Purdue University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 155 | 68 | 893.88 | Not Accurate | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2021, 2023 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 86 | 21 | 89.24 | Highly Accurate | 2006 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 97 | 22 | 72.55 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 94 | 15 | 69.67 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| US News | 2002 | 101 | 21 | 73.86 | Highly Accurate | 2021 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 230 | 14 | 142.07 | Unreasonable | 2015, 2023 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 44 | 33 | 512.94 | Not Accurate | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2008, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| QS | 2010 | 99 | 15 | 101.87 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 16 | 1 | 16 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 290 | 1 | 290 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 290 | 1 | 290 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Purdue University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Purdue University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Purdue University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Purdue University initially ranked 20th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 893.88 in UNIRANKS for the past 68 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 893.88 to an unexpected 1264th in UNIRANKS.
Purdue University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Purdue University, first achieving a 58th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 89.24 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 89.24 to 126th in Times Higher Education.
Purdue University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 80th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Purdue University has preserved a consistent average of 72.55 over 22 years.
Purdue University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Purdue University, which was ranked 45th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 69.67 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Purdue University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2002: Since being ranked 80th by US News in 2002, Purdue University has consistently secured an average 73.86 position in US News over 21 years. Nonetheless, there was an unexpected and dubious spike from 73.86 to 144th in US News.
Purdue University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: Purdue University's initial 76th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 142.07 over 14 years in Round Ranking. However, a suspiciously rapid rise from 142.07 to 430th was discovered in an alternate Round Ranking.
Purdue University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 23rd ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Purdue University has maintained an average 512.94 in Webometrices for 33 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 512.94 to 1247th has emerged in Webometrices.
Purdue University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 87th placement by QS in 2010, Purdue University has upheld a steady 101.87 average in QS across 15 years.
Purdue University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Purdue University, which was ranked 16th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 16 in 4icu for 1 years.
Purdue University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Purdue University initially ranked 290th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 290 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Purdue University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Purdue University initially ranked 290th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 290 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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