Purdue University Fort Wayne Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7561 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2038 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1945 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #3 of 6 | In Fort Wayne |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 8,390
- Graduates
- 679
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.pfw.edu
Purdue University Fort Wayne Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Purdue University Fort Wayne has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 80% | 81% |
| Applicants | 5,853 | 2,804 | 3,049 |
| Admissions | 4,721 | 2,237 | 2,484 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,172 | 612 | 560 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 38 | 17 | 21 |
2,785 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
692 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
680 or 56%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Purdue University Fort Wayne are 980-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
153 or 13%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Purdue University Fort Wayne are 20-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6565 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 802 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 498 (5%) |
| Asian | 415 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 381 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 362 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 27 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,432
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,815 | $5,945 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,815 | $5,945 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,403 | $14,344 |
| Fee in-district | $1,170 | $702 |
| Fee in-state | $1,170 | $702 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,170 | $702 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,340 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $6,346 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne majors
Purdue University Fort Wayne has granted 930 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs and 203 master's across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 122 | 65 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 75 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 69 | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 50 | 12 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 60 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | 44 | 3 |
| Computer Science | 39 | 15 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | 26 | |
| Human Services, General | 36 | ||
| Public Administration | 31 | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 30 | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 16 | 11 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 26 | 1 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 26 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 22 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | ||
| Chemical Technology & Technician | 20 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | 16 | |
| History, General | 16 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 15 | ||
| Music, General | 15 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 14 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 13 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | ||
| Interior Design | 11 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 7 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 3 | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 3 | ||
| Data Science, General | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 52 | 930 | 203 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 33% | 38% |
| |||
Notable alumni
-
John Konchar
- Enrolled in Purdue University Fort Wayne
- Studied in 2018-2019
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
John Konchar is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.
General info
| Alternative names | PFW IUPUFW Purdue-Fort Wayne Purdue University-Fort Wayne Purdue Fort Wayne IPFW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 |
| Colors | old gold, black |
| Academic calendar | August to April |
| Total FTE staff | 984 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2101 E Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805-1499 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 264,000 |
| Phone | 2604814739 |