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Purdue University Fort Wayne
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  • 4 Year
  • FORT WAYNE, IN
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Purdue University Fort Wayne

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B minus
    2. Value
      grade B
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade B+
    5. Athletics
      grade B+
    6. Party Scene
      grade C+
    7. Professors
      grade B
    8. Location
      grade B+
    9. Dorms
      grade A
    10. Campus Food
      grade unavailable
    11. Student Life
      grade B minus
    12. Safety
      grade B minus

    About

    2101 E COLISEUM BLVD
    FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Horizon League

    From Purdue University Fort Wayne

    Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Indiana’s second-largest city and offers a traditional campus experience within a thriving metropolitan setting. As part of the venerable Purdue University system, students earn undergraduate and graduate degrees from one of the most trusted and prestigious brands in higher education.

    With nearly 6,000 students and over 300 full-time faculty members, Purdue Fort Wayne is perfectly sized to offer small classes and individualized attention, yet large enough to have all the attributes of a major research university. Students have the opportunity to work alongside faculty to tackle real-world challenges through groundbreaking research, to create exciting new scholarship, and to explore new facets of creative expression.

    Purdue University Fort Wayne was founded in 1964 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    Purdue University Fort Wayne Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    83%
    SAT Range
    980-1180
    ACT Range
    19-25
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $12,071 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,210 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    7
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    7
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      54%
    • On Campus
      36%
    • Online
      10%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,161 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,423
    Undergrads Over 25
    13%
    Pell Grant
    42%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
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    Campus Life

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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    40%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%

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