Purdue University–Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
4-year Public university
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Overview

Purdue University–Fort Wayne is a public institution established in 1964 with suburban setting located at Fort Wayne. It is ranked 117 in Regional Universities Midwest. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,255; out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,220. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,390. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#117 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Urban
Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1964
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
8,390 Undergraduates
Website http://www.ipfw.edu

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$37,208
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$10,924
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,255
Outstate Tuition Fee $22,220
Room and Board Fees $10,332
$41,504 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

81% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$30 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Optional
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Considered
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

SAT Reading Score is greater than 25 or ACT Composite Score is greater than 20 or A Level First Language English minimum grade “C” or above or IB Diploma Program- SL or HL English with a grade of 5 or higher

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Aug
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
10
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$10,463 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$6,205 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $37,208
60% Students with need received Financial Aid
15.2% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : March 10
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Excellence Scholarship
Total Worth $4,000 Tuition Award
Eligibility All in-state freshmen
Minimum Criteria High school GPA 3.2 on a 4.0 scale with minimum SAT score of 1380 on a SAT or ACT score of 29+
Requirement for maintenance Achieve and maintain satisfactory academic progress each term with full time status
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000 Tuition Award
Eligibility All in-state freshmen
Minimum Criteria High school GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale with minimum SAT score of 1290 on a SAT or ACT score of 27+
Requirement for maintenance Achieve and maintain satisfactory academic progress each term with full time status
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Out-of-state Merit Scholarship
Total Worth $7,500.00 Tuition Award
Eligibility All out-of-state freshmen
Minimum Criteria High school GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale with minimum SAT score of 1290 on a SAT or ACT score of 27+
Requirement for maintenance Achieve and maintain satisfactory academic progress each term with full time status
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Made on the basis of the performance auditions, interview, placement tests and academic history. To be considered for music scholarships, new students must be accepted into the university in good standing. Returning students must have an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 and a music GPA of 3.0. Students will be reviewed annually for eligibility for scholarship renewal
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Students

8,390 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
58% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
22% Students graduate within 6 years