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Purdue University Fort Wayne

Also known as: IPFW|IUPUFW|Purdue University-Fort Wayne|Purdue-Fort Wayne|Purdue Fort Wayne

📍 Fort Wayne, Indiana🏛️ Urban Setting👥 5,484 Undergrads🔗 www.pfw.edu

Overview

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an medium public research university in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It enrolls about 5,484 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 84%. Graduates earn a median of $45,872 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

84%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,100

490–610

Net Price

$13,171

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

36%

Retention

67%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$45,872

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

83.9%

SAT Average

1,100

ACT Composite

22–29

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200490 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200480 – 610 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

122 – 29 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,532

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$22,887

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$22,183

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,171

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$8,306
$30,001 – $48,000	$8,703
$48,001 – $75,000	$12,444
$75,001 – $110,000	$18,430
$110,001 +	$20,224

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

24.0%

Academics & Programs

Purdue University Fort Wayne offers programs across 23 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

20.7%

Education

10.0%

Visual & Performing Arts

8.7%

Engineering Technologies

8.1%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

7.9%

Engineering

6.2%

Psychology

6.0%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

36%

On-Time (4yr)

22%

Retention (FT)

67%

% Earning >$25K

69%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$42,873

8 years

$44,192

10 years

$45,872

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

41.2%

White

39.4%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

67.9%

Black or African American

7.3%

Asian

5.6%

Hispanic / Latino

11.3%

Two or more races

4.5%

International

2.9%

Gender

Women

47.9%

Men

52.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Purdue University Fort Wayne hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 84%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1100.

How much does Purdue University Fort Wayne cost?

In-state tuition is $9,532, and out-of-state is $22,887. Average net price after financial aid is $13,171.

What is Purdue University Fort Wayne known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Education, Visual & Performing Arts.

What's the graduation rate at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

The 6-year graduation rate is 36%, and 67% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.