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Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne,
IN
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate81%
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About IPFW
Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public, state university in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana. IPFW was founded in 1917. The university enrolls around 9,069 students per year, including 8,514 undergrads.
IPFW Acceptance Rate
It is not difficult to get into IPFW. IPFW admitted 81% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 5,853 applications received in 2022, 4,721 students were offered admission.
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 81% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 56% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana,.
If you are interested in seeing IPFW for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 69 to Fort Wayne, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Fort Wayne International.
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College Info
IPFW Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to IPFW is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to IPFW is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
IPFW SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1000 - 1210
Math SAT Range
490 - 600
Reading SAT Range
490 - 610
IPFW Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,266
In State$32,854
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,985
$21,573
Fees
$1,170
$1,170
Housing
$10,111
$10,111
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at IPFW is like? There are approximately 9,069 students enrolled at IPFW, including 8,514 undergraduate students and 555 graduate students. 53% percent of students attend school full-time, 93% percent are from IN and 7% percent of students are from other states.
53%
Full Time46%
Part Time93%
In State7%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,069
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
81%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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