Purdue University Fort Wayne
tuition & fees
$22,887
graduate tuition & fees
$15,962
acceptance rate
84%
Student Population
7,206
online students
584
Number of Programs
124
Financial Aid Amount
$7,009
SAT Scores
1,090
Graduation Rate
36%
Purdue University Fort Wayne is a Public, 4 years college located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. IPFW ranked 19th in Indiana Colleges and 37th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 7,206 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. IPFW's acceptance rate is 83.89% last year (undergraduate school).
Purdue University Fort Wayne is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Purdue University Fort Wayne and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499 |
| Phone | 260-481-4739 |
| WEB | www.pfw.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.pfw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid |
| Online Application | www.pfw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.pfw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.pfw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Athletic | www.pfw.edu/about-pfw#consumer-info |
| Disability Service | https://www.pfw.edu/disabilities |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Purdue University Fort Wayne is 83.89% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.42%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83.89 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.42 % |
Tuition & Fees
IPFW's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,532 for Indiana residents and $22,887 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.00% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($22,220).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,052 for Indiana residents and $15,962 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.00% compared to the last year's rate.
| Indiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,532 | $22,887 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,052 | $15,962 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 7,206 students have enrolled at IPFW (2024-2025). Among them, 584 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. IPFW has 6,489 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 717 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 7,206 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,489 |
| Graduate Students | 717 |
| Online Enrollment | 584 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
IPFW offers 124 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 8 out of the 124 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by IPFW
| Number of programs | 124 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 8 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |