Purdue University Fort Wayne: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Purdue University Fort Wayne is a medium four-year, public school with 9,070 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1964 and is one of the 8 schools and colleges located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Majors
Offered
69
Purdue University Fort Wayne deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 69 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Education, Engineering, Computer Science, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Purdue University Fort Wayne student retention rate is relatively low at 63% (below Indiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at Purdue University Fort Wayne is low: 41%.

Student to faculty ratio at Purdue University Fort Wayne is pretty good - 13:1. Read more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high, $20,500 a year. The additional fees at Purdue University Fort Wayne beyond tuition are nearly $1,200; which comes to a total of $21,700 per year.

Read the details about Purdue University Fort Wayne additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 5,853 applications were submitted and 4,721 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Purdue University Fort Wayne in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Purdue University Fort Wayne offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Purdue University Fort Wayne, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Purdue University Fort Wayne offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,400 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - roughly $6,300 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Purdue University Fort Wayne appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Purdue University Fort Wayne Location and Address

Postal Address:
Purdue University Fort Wayne
2101 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, Indiana
46805-1499, USA
Purdue University Fort Wayne Location Map - Street View
Purdue University Fort Wayne Location Map - City View

Alternatives to Purdue University Fort Wayne

Ball State UniversityBall State UniversityMuncie, IN
Ball State University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $26k. Affordable on-campus housing. Roughly 19,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Focus on education, communication and journalism, and psychology programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1150, ACT 26 to enroll.

University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN
University of Notre Dame Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $60k. On-campus housing. Approximately 13,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Places a focus on management, engineering, and accounting and finance programs. ACT 34 to enroll.

University of ToledoUniversity of ToledoToledo, OH
University of Toledo Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $19k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 15,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for engineering, medical, and management programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1130, ACT 25 to enroll.

Western Michigan UniversityWestern Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
Western Michigan University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $18k. On-campus housing option. Roughly 17,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong education, medical, and engineering programs. ROTC programs. ACT 23 to enroll.

Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OH
Bowling Green State University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $19k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. About 17,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for education, management, and business programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1080, ACT 23 to enroll.

Indiana University South BendIndiana University South BendSouth Bend, IN
Indiana University South Bend Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $21k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. About 4,400 students. Unsafe campus. Well known for their business, nursing, and education programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1040, ACT 20 to enroll.

Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo College Rating
Bachelor's degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $56k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for biology, business, and psychology programs. SAT 1250, ACT 29 to enroll.

Indiana University EastIndiana University EastRichmond, IN
Indiana University East Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $21k. More than 3,100 students. Safe campus. Specializes in business, management, and psychology programs. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

Indiana Institute of TechnologyIndiana Institute of TechnologyFort Wayne, IN
Indiana Institute of Technology Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $29k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. About 2,600 students. Dangerous campus. Strong emphasis on business, management, and engineering programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 930, ACT 21 to enroll.

Indiana University KokomoIndiana University KokomoKokomo, IN
Indiana University Kokomo Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $21k. Over 2,900 students. Safe campus. Well known for their nursing, business, and general studies programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1050, ACT 24 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Concordia Theological SeminaryConcordia Theological SeminaryFort Wayne, IN
Concordia Theological Seminary Rating
Master's and doctoral degrees. Affordable on-campus housing. More than 300 students. Safe campus. Affiliated with Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod.


Ross Medical Education Center Fort WayneRoss Medical Education Center Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN
Ross Medical Education Center Fort Wayne Rating
Associate's degrees. More than 100 students. Safe campus. Places a focus on medical assistant program.

Indiana Institute of Technology College of Professional StudiesIndiana Institute of Technology College of Professional StudiesFort Wayne, IN
Indiana Institute of Technology College of Professional Studies Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Around 2,700 students. Safe campus. Strong emphasis on management, business, and criminal justice programs.

Ravenscroft Beauty CollegeRavenscroft Beauty CollegeFort Wayne, IN
Ravenscroft Beauty College Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Offers strong barbering and hairstyling program.

University of Saint Francis Fort WayneUniversity of Saint Francis Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $33k. On-campus housing. Approximately 2,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Best known for offering nursing, education, and management programs. Affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.

Huntington UniversityHuntington UniversityHuntington, IN
Huntington University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $28k. Affordable on-campus housing option. More than 1,500 students. Safe campus. Known for occupational therapy, management, and business programs. Affiliated with United Brethren Church. SAT 1060, ACT 22 to enroll.

Vantage Career CenterVantage Career CenterVan Wert, OH
Vantage Career Center Rating
About 200 students. Safe campus.

Manchester UniversityManchester UniversityNorth Manchester, IN
Manchester University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $35k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong medical, pharmacy, and biology programs. Affiliated with Church of Brethren. SAT 990, ACT 23 to enroll.

Trine University Regional Non Traditional esTrine University Regional Non Traditional esAngola, IN
Trine University Regional Non Traditional es Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Approximately 4,400 students. Safe campus. Concentration on management, business, and engineering programs.

Trine UniversityTrine UniversityAngola, IN
Trine University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $34k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. About 4,100 students. Unsafe campus. Concentration on engineering, occupational therapy, and medical programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 24 to enroll.

Grace College and Theological SeminaryGrace College and Theological SeminaryWinona Lake, IN
Grace College and Theological Seminary Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $27k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 2,100 students. Dangerous campus. Best known for offering management, business, and theology and religion programs. Affiliated with Church of Brethren. ACT 22 to enroll.

Defiance CollegeDefiance CollegeDefiance, OH
Defiance College Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $35k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 600 students. Very dangerous campus. Focus on business, education, and management programs. Affiliated with United Church of Christ. ACT 20 to enroll.

Four County Career CenterFour County Career CenterArchbold, OH
Four County Career Center Rating
About 100 students. Safe campus.

Northwest State Community CollegeNorthwest State Community CollegeArchbold, OH
Northwest State Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Roughly 4,100 students. Safe campus. Specializes in engineering, industrial technologies, and nursing programs.

Goshen CollegeGoshen CollegeGoshen, IN
Goshen College Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $37k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Approximately 800 students. Unsafe campus. Best known for offering nursing, biology, and education programs. Affiliated with Mennonite Church. SAT 1060, ACT 26 to enroll.

Taylor UniversityTaylor UniversityUpland, IN
Taylor University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Tuition: $37k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. About 2,300 students. Safe campus. Popular education, management, and business programs. SAT 1170, ACT 27 to enroll.

Wright State University LakeWright State University LakeCelina, OH
Wright State University Lake Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $16k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Approximately 1,300 students. Unsafe campus. Strong emphasis on business, management, and engineering programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1020, ACT 21 to enroll.

Indiana Wesleyan University MarionIndiana Wesleyan University MarionMarion, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $30k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. More than 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Top offerings include psychology, education, and nursing programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1080, ACT 24 to enroll.

Ohio State Beauty AcademyOhio State Beauty AcademyLima, OH
Ohio State Beauty Academy Rating
Great retention rate. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in Indiana

Accounting and Finance
Our listing contains 44 accounting and finance schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Notre Dame, Richmond, Evansville, West Lafayette, Angola, and 28 more cities. Approximately 3,300 accounting and finance degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in IN is around $29,600.

Art
Our directory contains 39 art schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Notre Dame, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Richmond, Oakland City, West Lafayette, and 27 other cities. About 800 art diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for art programs in IN is roughly $31,400.

Biology
Get the details about 44 biology schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Notre Dame, Richmond, South Bend, Evansville, Terre Haute, and 29 other cities. About 3,900 biology diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for biology programs in IN: $34,300.

Business
Our listing contains 46 business schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Notre Dame, Evansville, Richmond, West Lafayette, Angola, and 29 other cities. Around 13,500 business diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for business programs in IN is approximately $25,300.

Chemistry
Read about 38 chemistry schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Richmond, Terre Haute, Evansville, Notre Dame, Crawfordsville, and 26 more cities. About 1,400 chemistry diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for chemistry programs in IN is approximately $37,200.

Communication and Journalism
We list 43 communication and journalism schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Notre Dame, West Lafayette, Richmond, Angola, and 27 more cities. Around 2,900 communication and journalism degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in IN - $30,000.

Computer Science
We reviewed 46 computer science schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Richmond, West Lafayette, Evansville, Notre Dame, Angola, and 29 other cities. About 6,500 computer science diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for computer science programs in IN is around $26,300.

Construction
Get the details about 8 construction schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Hammond, West Lafayette, Muncie, Fort Wayne, and Vincennes. Around 1,000 construction degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for construction programs in IN is roughly $12,200.

Criminal Justice
Our listing contains 34 criminal justice schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Angola, Hammond, North Manchester, West Lafayette, and 22 other cities. About 2,700 criminal justice degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for criminal justice programs in IN is approximately $18,200.

Economics
Get the details about 28 economics schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Evansville, Terre Haute, Notre Dame, Marion, Anderson, Hanover, and 20 more cities. Around 1,000 economics diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for economics programs in IN: $41,800.

Education
We reviewed 67 education schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Richmond, Notre Dame, Anderson, West Lafayette, Bloomington, and 38 other cities. About 8,000 education diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for education programs in IN is about $26,300.

Electrical and Electronics
We reviewed 9 electrical and electronics schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Vincennes, Hammond, Fort Wayne, and West Lafayette. About 1,300 electrical and electronics diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for electrical and electronics programs in IN: $11,600.

Engineering
Our directory contains 28 engineering schools and colleges in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Evansville, Terre Haute, Angola, Greencastle, Richmond, and 18 more cities. Approximately 7,200 engineering diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for engineering programs in IN is around $30,400.

English and Literature
Get the details about 41 English and literature schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Notre Dame, Evansville, Richmond, Fort Wayne, Bloomington, Hammond, and 29 other cities. About 1,100 English and literature diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in IN is around $33,600.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Learn about 19 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Notre Dame, West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Gary, Richmond, Bloomington, Muncie, and 13 other cities. Around 300 ethnic and cultural studies degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for ethnic and cultural studies programs in IN is approximately $43,600.

Foreign Languages
We list 32 foreign languages schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Evansville, Richmond, Notre Dame, Gary, Muncie, Valparaiso, and 23 other cities. About 800 foreign languages degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in IN - $39,300.

General Studies
Our listing contains 46 general studies schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Notre Dame, Evansville, Angola, Richmond, West Lafayette, and 29 more cities. Approximately 10,200 general studies degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for general studies programs in IN is roughly $13,600.

History
Learn about 38 history schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Notre Dame, Evansville, Richmond, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Vincennes, and 27 other cities. Around 600 history degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for history programs in IN is approximately $35,000.

Industrial Technologies
We reviewed 13 industrial technologies schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Angola, West Lafayette, Evansville, Vincennes, Hammond, and 7 more cities. Approximately 2,300 industrial technologies degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for industrial technologies programs in IN is about $15,200.

Interior Design
Our directory contains 8 interior design schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, West Lafayette, Marion, Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Muncie. About 200 interior design diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for interior design programs in IN is around $25,600.

Laboratory Assistance
Learn about 17 laboratory assistance schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Marion, New Albany, West Lafayette, Evansville, and 9 more cities. Around 200 laboratory assistance degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for laboratory assistance programs in IN is about $23,400.

Management
Read about 48 management schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Richmond, Notre Dame, South Bend, West Lafayette, and 29 other cities. Approximately 11,200 management degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for management programs in IN - $21,500.

Marketing and Advertising
Get the details about 29 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Angola, Notre Dame, Evansville, Goshen, North Manchester, and 18 more cities. About 1,200 marketing and advertising degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in IN is roughly $32,000.

Mathematics
We list 38 mathematics schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Evansville, Notre Dame, Terre Haute, Richmond, Crawfordsville, Hanover, and 28 other cities. About 1,900 mathematics diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in IN - $37,300.

Medical
We reviewed 45 medical schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Richmond, South Bend, Notre Dame, West Lafayette, and 27 other cities. About 8,300 medical degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for medical programs in IN - $24,700.

Music
Get the details about 31 music schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Notre Dame, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Marion, South Bend, Anderson, and 23 more cities. Around 1,000 music diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for music programs in IN: $35,600.

Physics
Learn about 30 physics schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Notre Dame, South Bend, Evansville, Crawfordsville, Marion, and 21 other cities. Approximately 400 physics degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for physics programs in IN is approximately $37,600.

Political Science
Get the details about 35 political science schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Evansville, Notre Dame, Fort Wayne, Richmond, Terre Haute, Huntington, and 24 other cities. Around 1,200 political science diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for political science programs in IN - $40,700.

Psychology
We reviewed 47 psychology schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Notre Dame, West Lafayette, Evansville, Angola, Richmond, and 29 other cities. Around 5,200 psychology diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for psychology programs in IN is about $25,000.

Resort and Hospitality
Read about 10 resort and hospitality schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Kokomo, Fort Wayne, Vincennes, Winona Lake, Muncie, Hammond, and West Lafayette. Approximately 500 resort and hospitality degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for resort and hospitality programs in IN - $20,500.

Retailing and Wholesaling
Our directory contains 7 retailing and wholesaling schools and colleges in North Manchester, Fort Wayne, Vincennes, Muncie, Valparaiso, Huntington, and West Lafayette. Around 300 retailing and wholesaling diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for retailing and wholesaling programs in IN is around $28,500.

Social Work
Read about 33 social work schools and colleges in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Richmond, Notre Dame, Mishawaka, Terre Haute, Anderson, and 23 more cities. About 2,900 social work diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for social work programs in IN is about $27,400.

Sociology and Anthropology
Learn about 35 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Evansville, Notre Dame, West Lafayette, Richmond, Huntington, Winona Lake, and 25 other cities. About 1,100 sociology and anthropology diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in IN is about $30,400.

Theater and Drama
Our directory contains 32 theater and drama schools and colleges in Indianapolis, Evansville, Notre Dame, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Anderson, Greencastle, and 23 other cities. Approximately 400 theater and drama diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for theater and drama programs in IN is about $37,400.