IPFW Admission Requirements

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IPFW Admission Overview

IPFW admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year IPFW admitted 83.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.37 GPA (B+) and SAT 970-1220 / ACT 22-29. IPFW is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IPFW is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IPFW Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

83.9%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The IPFW acceptance rate is 83.9%. Last year, 6,402 of 7,631 applicants were admitted. That is the 30th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into IPFW and can you get accepted?

IPFW is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Purdue University Fort Wayne typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.37. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IPFW GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.37

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.37

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at IPFW typically have around a 3.37 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. IPFW is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #28 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Purdue University Fort Wayne freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	15.7%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	14.2%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	16.3%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	16.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	13.4%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	17.9%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	6.5%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

IPFW SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

45%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 480
Composite 970

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 610
Composite 1220

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at IPFW typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 970–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. IPFW ranks #21 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1220

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

IPFW is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Purdue University Fort Wayne
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220+	Above 75th	>91%
1100 to 1220	Avg +	84%-91%
970 to 1100	Avg -	73%-84%
Below 970	Below mid-50	<73%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IPFW ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 20
Composite 22

75th Percentile Scores

English 28
Math 28
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at IPFW typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 22–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. IPFW places #13 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to IPFW without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Purdue University Fort Wayne
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29+	Above 75th	>92%
25 to 29	Avg +	84%-92%
22 to 25	Avg -	75%-84%
Below 22	Below mid-50	<75%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Purdue University Fort Wayne admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,920	3,689	7,631
Accepted	3,261	3,139	6,402
Acceptance Rate	83%	85%	84%
Enrolled	644	727	1,371
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	20%	23%	21%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Purdue University Fort Wayne and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Purdue University Fort Wayne application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Purdue University Fort Wayne is $30.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

IPFW is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 83.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.37 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (970-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025