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Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Public · 5,484 undergrads

Purdue University Fort Wayne admits 84% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Purdue University Fort Wayne?

84% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 970–1220 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

7,631 applied, 6,402 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Purdue University Fort Wayne cost?

$12,471 a year in-state

Out of state: about $26,512 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $22,568.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$8,411
$30,000–$48,000$7,061
$48,000–$75,000$9,817
$75,000–$110,000$15,280
over $110,000$20,622

Out-of-state tuition is $23,573 a year, against $9,532 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $14,041 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Purdue University Fort Wayne need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked Purdue University Fort Wayne's fall 2027 rule yet. Purdue University Fort Wayne didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Purdue University Fort Wayne's site

What it's like

5,484
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Fort Wayne, IN.
67%
of first-years come back for year two.
21%
finish in four years. 32% within six.
$51.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Purdue University Fort Wayne's acceptance rate?
84% for fall 2024: 6,402 of 7,631 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Fort Wayne?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 970 to 1220 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Purdue University Fort Wayne cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,817 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $22,568.
How much does Purdue University Fort Wayne cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Purdue University Fort Wayne is $23,573 a year, against $9,532 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $12,471 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $14,041 tuition gap gives about $26,512 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Purdue University Fort Wayne's graduation rate?
32% of students finish within six years and 21% within four (IPEDS).