Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
12,674
Students
9,786
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
90%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Purdue University Fort Wayne is a Comprehensive institution located in Fort Wayne, IN, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
United States
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
United States
Contact
Angela Morren
Undergraduate Applications Coordinator
Email: morrena@ipfw.edu
Phone: 260-481-6142
Fax: 260-481-6880
Undergraduate Applications Coordinator
Email: morrena@ipfw.edu
Phone: 260-481-6142
Fax: 260-481-6880
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Finance |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Hotel/motel Administration |
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| Labor And Industrial Relations |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Operations Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Organizational Communication |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| German Language Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Speech Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architectural Engineering Technology |
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| Civil Engineering Technology |
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| Computer Engineering Technology |
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| Construction Engineering Technology |
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| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Industrial Technology |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| English Literature (British And Commonwealth) |
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| Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing |
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| Writing |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Audiology And Speech-language Pathology |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technology |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Dental Hygiene |
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| Dental Laboratory Technology |
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| Health Services Administration |
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| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology |
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| Music Therapy |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technology |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computational Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Public Policy Analysis |
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| Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Technology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Crafts, Folk Art And Artisanry |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Drawing |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Interior Design |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,386
Applied
3,077
Accepted
12,674
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,942
Females Applied
1,770
Females Accepted
91%
Male Admissions
1,444
Males Applied
1,307
Males Accepted
91%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.2
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.8 |
| Recommended | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Rank in upper 50% of high school class |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| ACT Composite | 22 | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
8,450
In-state
20,298
Out-of-state
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
9,786
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,480
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
12,003
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,751
Avg. Loan Aid
3,710
Avg. Grant Aid
5,401
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
56%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
5%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
12,674
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
5%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.07% |
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| Black or African American | 4.71% |
| White or Caucasian | 82.85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.26% |
| Asian | 2.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.02% |
| Two or more races | 2.64% |
| Other | 0.61% |
Gender
Male (44.68%)
Female (55.32%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Not Reported |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 8% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
PIT Theater Performances, Kids' Carnival and IPFW Health Fair
PIT Theater Performances, Kids' Carnival and IPFW Health Fair
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Live Action Combat Club, Active Minds, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Student Athlete Leadership Team and League of Legends (LOL)
Live Action Combat Club, Active Minds, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Student Athlete Leadership Team and League of Legends (LOL)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Faculty
801
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 403
Part-time - 398
Male - 415
Female - 386