Purdue University Fort Wayne
- 5/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Fort Wayne, IN
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Overview
Total enrollment
7,206- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Website pfw.edu
- Type Public 4 Year
- Setting Large City
- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana's second-largest city, Purdue University Fort Wayne (formerly IPFW) operates on a 688-acre campus in the city's northern corridor. The institution emerged from a 1964 merger between Indiana University and Purdue University programs, though it became exclusively affiliated with Purdue University in 2018. The campus features modern academic buildings and recreational facilities along the St. Joseph River, including the Walb Student Union and the Gates Sports Center. Known for its College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science, as well as its programs in business, health sciences, and visual arts, PFW primarily serves northeast Indiana's metropolitan region. The university maintains student housing options through several residence halls and apartment complexes, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.
Ratings
IPFW is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.
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Overall Rating5 out of 10
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Academics7 out of 10
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Resources6 out of 10
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Outcomes3 out of 10
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Value3 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for Purdue University Fort Wayne within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1220
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/29
- GPA 3.37
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
- Enrollment Rate 21.4%
- Application Fee $30
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Indiana Resident Tuition
$9,532Out of State Resident Tuition
$22,887Breakdown
- Tuition $9,532
- Books and Supplies $2,950
- Other Fees $1,241
- Room and Board $11,669
- Budget for Other Expenses $3,940
- Total One Year Cost $29,332
- Tuition $22,887
- Books and Supplies $2,950
- Other Fees $1,241
- Room and Board $11,669
- Budget for Other Expenses $3,940
- Total One Year Cost $42,687
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne are Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Health Professions. 19% of students major in Business, 17% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 14% in Health Professions.
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Business 19%
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 17%
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Health Professions 14%
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Education 9%
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Engineering Technology 8%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151102.
GPA calculator: Purdue University Fort Wayne GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026