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About Purdue University Fort Wayne

masters programshigh acceptance ratebusiness and education focusmedium sized campus

Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public university in Fort Wayne, IN, known for its masters programs, high acceptance rate, and business and education focus. With an acceptance rate of 81%, Purdue is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,210 students each year. Purdue is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 980–1210, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Purdue offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,703 per year; the sticker price of $35,849 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Purdue University Fort Wayne acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

81%
Overall Accept Rate
1095
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 980 – 1210 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Highlight in your application how Fort Wayne specifically fits your goals, whether that is staying close to home, accessing the local healthcare or manufacturing industries for internships, or taking advantage of PFW's connections to employers in northeast Indiana.
Financial Aid
Purdue Fort Wayne awards automatic merit scholarships based on GPA and class rank, so make sure your transcript is finalized and submitted early since there is no separate scholarship application needed for those awards.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Purdue University Fort Wayne actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$8.3k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$8.7k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$12.4k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$18.4k
110k+~$36k/yr$20.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

33%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,529
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

68%White
11%Hispanic
7%Black / African American
6%Asian
5%Two or More Races
3%International
0%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender52% Men · 48% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status97% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International
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