Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Online | ipfw.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana's second-largest city, Purdue University Fort Wayne (formerly IPFW) operates on a 688-acre campus in the city's northern corridor. The institution emerged from a 1964 merger between Indiana University and Purdue University programs, though it became exclusively affiliated with Purdue University in 2018. The campus features modern academic buildings and recreational facilities along the St. Joseph River, including the Walb Student Union and the Gates Sports Center. Known for its College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science, as well as its programs in business, health sciences, and visual arts, PFW primarily serves northeast Indiana's metropolitan region. The university maintains student housing options through several residence halls and apartment complexes, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
IPFW is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#864 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#330 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Indiana
#33 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1190 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.37 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Indiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 |
| Other Fees | $1,205 |
| Room and Board | $10,332 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,776 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,302 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 |
| Other Fees | $1,205 |
| Room and Board | $10,332 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,776 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,268 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 17% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Engineering Technology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151102 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Current students may use the Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025