Purdue University Fort Wayne
PublicFort Wayne, IN
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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $13,355 more per year in tuition and fees (2.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Purdue University Fort Wayne takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against Purdue University Fort Wayne's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Purdue University Fort Wayne weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Purdue University Fort Wayne takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Purdue University Fort Wayne?
For 2024-25, Purdue University Fort Wayne's published tuition and required fees were $22,887 for out-of-state students and $9,532 for in-state students -- $13,355 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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