Purdue University Fort Wayne
IPFW
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805-1499
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Purdue Fort
History & Fun Facts
- •From 1958 to 1964, both universities began the process of combining the two extension centers into one joint university, known as Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW).
- •IPFW opened on September 17, 1964, following nearly two years of construction on a 114 acres (0.
- •In 1998, this academic unit was renamed the School of Fine and Performing Arts, later becoming the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1078
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
77.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,556
Programs (144)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
64%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
41
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IN state average + large city premium