Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,328
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, IPFW is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that IPFW is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, IPFW emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at IPFW is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Indiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at IPFW is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Indiana is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at IPFW do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,857

Cost of attendance at Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,265

Cost of attendance at Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Purdue University Fort Wayne received on average $7,108 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,108

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	498	37%	$4,729	$2,355,218
Other Federal Grant	802	60%	$4,385	$3,516,843
State Grant/Scholarships	465	35%	$5,385	$2,504,098
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,128	85%	$2,721	$3,069,640
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,279	96%	$7,108	$9,090,581

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Purdue University Fort Wayne students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Purdue University Fort Wayne students is 38.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.4%.

38.3%

asian 38.5% 15 students
African American 24.7% 21 students
white 39.9% 491 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 39.2% 42 students
International Students 31.9% 15 students
Mixed Race 26.6% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Horizon League
Basketball Horizon League
Track and Cross Country Horizon League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Purdue University Fort Wayne provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Purdue University Fort Wayne offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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