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Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, INPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 84% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public institution located in the city setting of Fort Wayne, IN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 84%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
84% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math480 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 29
1typical 50% range36
84%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,581
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,001
Earnings 5yr: $118,697
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,396
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,375
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,075
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,291
Earnings 5yr: $71,777
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,259
Earnings 5yr: $83,383
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,918
Earnings 5yr: $72,916
Debt: $27,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,576
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,342
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,564
Earnings 5yr: $73,207
Debt: $22,590
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,428
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,013
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,627
Earnings 5yr: $60,589
Debt: $22,764
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,816
Earnings 5yr: $58,316
Debt: $24,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,385
Earnings 5yr: $54,671
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,814
Earnings 5yr: $61,653
Debt: $25,082
Public Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,257
Earnings 5yr: $52,883
Debt: $22,242
Gerontology.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $51,839
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,366
Earnings 5yr: $53,439
Debt: $24,696
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,582
Earnings 5yr: $43,901
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,171
In-State Tuition$9,532
Out-of-State Tuition$22,887
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
25%
Pell Grants
24%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,873
+7% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,872
Completion Signals
36%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,556
Est. Monthly Payment
$114/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
52%
Men48%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$56,737
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