Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

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Tuition & Fees

$13,030

$25,996

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
600
25th
480
75th
590
25th
480
75th
25
25th
18
75th
26
25th
17
75th
26
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,539
Declined 927
Total Received 6,466
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Enrollment

8,110

undergraduate students

764

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1964, Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in engineering, business, and the sciences. It is located on a 683-acre campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana—110 miles from Indianapolis.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 8,874
Established in 1964
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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Scholarships

683-acre campus in Fort Wayne (population: 265,904), 110 miles from Indianapolis. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Indianapolis. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Purdue University Fort Wayne
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN
46805-1499

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
15%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
36%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
31%
Top 1/2
70%
Bottom 1/2
30%
Bottom 1/4
7%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
600
25th
480
75th
590
25th
480
75th
25
25th
18
75th
26
25th
17
75th
26
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,539
Declined 927
Total Received 6,466

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$5,388

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,254
Housing $6,346
Additional fees $3,776
Books & supplies $2,940
Total $22,316
Average Financial Aid - $5,388
Total with Avg. Aid $16,928

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $12,650,930
State $10,531,572
Institutional $3,055,004
Other external $593,168
Total $26,830,674

Non-need-based

Federal
State $1,070,680
Institutional $1,903,297
Other external $739,865
Total $3,713,842

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 260 481-6820
F: 260 481-4159
finaid@ipfw.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

action combat, adapdons, bass fishing, color guard, health/fitness, ice hockey, jiujitsu, rugby, running, skiing, snowboarding, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

action combat, adapodons, bass fishing, color guard, health/fitness, ice hockey, jiujitsu, rugby, running, skiing, snowboarding, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, broomball, corn hole, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, pickleball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, Summit League

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Actuarial Science yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Chemical Technology/Technician yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Data Science, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering, General yes yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Experimental Psychology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
History, General yes
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes yes
Interior Design yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Materials Chemistry yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician yes yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Technology yes
Music Therapy/Therapist yes yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Public Administration yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. General Studies
  2. Nursing
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Natural Science
  • Technologies
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

8,874

total students

84%

in-state

16%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

8,110
students

Female
51%
4,127

Male
49%
3,983

9%

764
students

Female
52%
401

Male
48%
363

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

57%

4,607
students

Female
48%
2,216

Male
52%
2,391

43%

3,503
students

Female
55%
1,911

Male
45%
1,592

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

299

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 15

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 42
Countries most often represented Bangladesh
China
India
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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