Purdue University Fort Wayne Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
86.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
25.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,210
SAT Scores
1,070
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,853 students have applied and 4,721 students have allowed to admit to Purdue University Fort Wayne (Acceptance rate: 80.66%). IPFW's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.63 % where 1,210 students have finally enrolled out of 4,721 admitted students.
IPFW acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Evansville and Grace College and Theological Seminary, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.60%).
IPFW enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 32.25%).
How to Apply to Purdue University Fort Wayne
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply IPFW.
| Admission | www.pfw.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.pfw.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.pfw.edu/offices/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.pfw.edu/offices/financial-aid/calculator/ |
| Athletic | www.pfw.edu/offices/ir/consumer/ |
| Disability Service | www.pfw.edu/ssd/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at IPFW and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Purdue University Fort Wayne is 1,070 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Purdue University Fort Wayne is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,068). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 1,070 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,068 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,095 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Purdue University Fort Wayne, 680 students submitted SAT scores (56% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,070 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| Total | 980 | 1,090 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Purdue University Fort Wayne, 153 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 26 |
IPFW Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Purdue University Fort Wayne. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |