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Purdue University Fort Wayne

Purdue University Fort Wayne is a medium, public institution located in Fort Wayne, in. Founded in 1917, Purdue University Fort Wayne offers undergraduate degrees in 144 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 5,482 undergraduates
cost $8,985 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Purdue University Fort Wayne? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.7%
SAT score average 1101
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.32
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Purdue University Fort Wayne is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Fine and Studio Arts
Research and Experimental Psychology
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,985
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,111
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $3,502
Cost of attendance* $23,838
Average financial aid package $11,672
Estimated cost $12,166 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,573
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,111
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $3,502
Cost of attendance* $36,426
Average financial aid package $11,672
Estimated cost $24,754 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Purdue University Fort Wayne has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,482, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

8,874

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
16%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Purdue University Fort Wayne, students love their Campus Ministry. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
phone 260-481-6100
address www.pfw.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus ministry

Intervarsity christian fellowship

Anthropology club

International student organization

The herd

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Purdue University Fort Wayne to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Purdue University Fort Wayne?

Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University Fort Wayne? 

The acceptance rate for Purdue University Fort Wayne is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Purdue University Fort Wayne?

The average high school GPA for Purdue University Fort Wayne students was 3.32.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Purdue University Fort Wayne?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Purdue University Fort Wayne including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $95,352.

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