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 Ryan Wooley
Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management
Email: rwooley@pfw.edu
Phone: 260-481-6812
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
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
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 Technology
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,853

Applied

4,721

Accepted

8,514

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,049

Females Applied

2,484

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,804

Males Applied

2,237

Males Accepted

80%

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	November 1st
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		490	610
SAT Math		490	600
ACT Composite		20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,985

In-state

21,573

Out-of-state

8,985

In-district

Fees

1,170

Full-time student fees

10,111

Room & board

6,346

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

11,103

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,463

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,845

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,689

Avg. Loan Aid

2,716

Avg. Grant Aid

6,448

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

62%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,514

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.98%
Black or African American	5.29%
White or Caucasian	75.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.94%
Other	0.32%

Gender

Male (47.3%)

Female (52.18%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	9%

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, Chancellor's Chili Fest and Global Night

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, Anthropology Club, International Student Organization and The Herd

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
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

690

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 322

Part-time - 368

Male - 370

Female - 320