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

Contact Belinda Johnson
Undergraduate Admissions Specialist
Email: johnsob@pfw.edu
Phone: 260-481-0348
Fax: 260-481-6880

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Actuarial Science
Business/commerce, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Industrial Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Music Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Experimental Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Interior Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,077

Applied

4,998

Accepted

7,768

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,145

Females Applied

2,576

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,862

Males Applied

2,422

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.37

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
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	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		500	610
SAT Math		500	600
ACT Composite		20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,857

In-state

21,265

Out-of-state

8,857

In-district

Fees

1,154

Full-time student fees

9,842

Room & board

6,188

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

11,053

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,542

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,052

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,473

Avg. Loan Aid

2,542

Avg. Grant Aid

6,217

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,768

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.91%
Black or African American	5.1%
White or Caucasian	76.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.2%
Asian	4.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	3.85%
Other	0.26%

Gender

Male (48.49%)

Female (51.51%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	18%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Kickoff, Big Night and Chancellor's Chili Fest

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:
Campus Ministry, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Phi Sigma Rho, Alpha Sigma Alpha and Anthropology Club

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
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

736

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 326

Part-time - 410

Male - 398

Female - 338