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Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Fort Wayne, IN

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Located in Fort Wayne, IN, Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public mid-sized school with roughly 5,484 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 84% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $101,396/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate84%
SAT range970–1220
ACT range22–29
Undergrads5,484
Yield (admits who enroll)26%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$22,183
4-year grad rate34%
Median earnings, 10yr out$45,872

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans24%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out53%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$50,366/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General$63,627/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$60,816/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$44,909/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$46,619/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$101,396/yr
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$73,576/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$69,013/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$46,723/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,525/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$85,075/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$81,259/yr
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$72,564/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$38,113/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,918/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$70,428/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$57,814/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$47,614/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$42,133/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$46,046/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$44,299/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,582/yr
Research and Experimental Psychology$44,533/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration$53,257/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$44,227/yr
Music$38,682/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$37,718/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,340
Typical room charge$6,346
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Purdue University Fort Wayne's acceptance rate?

Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN admits approximately 84% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Purdue University Fort Wayne?

Admitted students at Purdue University Fort Wayne typically score between 970–1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Purdue University Fort Wayne?

Admitted students at Purdue University Fort Wayne typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Purdue University Fort Wayne cost?

Purdue University Fort Wayne's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,183 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Purdue University Fort Wayne require students to live on campus?

No -- Purdue University Fort Wayne doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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