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Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805-1499

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Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public urban institution in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1078.

A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,872 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,513.

Established
2018
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Type
Public university
Division
Division I

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86%Acceptance
1078SAT Avg
5,450Students
13:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$45,872Earnings 10yr
$11,513Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Purdue University Fort Wayne Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1078

Reading & WritingMid: 555
480600
MathMid: 550
480590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1078

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,254
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,220
Room & Board$10,332
Books & Supplies$2,940
Total Cost of Attendance$19,714
Average Net Price$11,513
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,813
$30–48K$7,481
$48–75K$11,933
$75–110K$16,700
$110K+$17,670

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,513

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,556

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

41

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (144)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,450
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 7%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 6%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate32.5%
Freshman Retention64.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,873
8 Years$44,192
10 Years$45,872

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,100
Men
$48,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Purdue Fort

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from IN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
108 mi(187 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
135 mi(234 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
137 mi(237 min)

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