Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Public · 5,484 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$52K
In-state tuition
$10K
Out-of-state tuition
$24K
Graduation rate
40%
Acceptance rate
84%
Median debt
$11K
Borrowing rate
29%
Earnings (all students)
$45K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| ZIP | 46805-1499 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$23K
Federal aid / UG
$4K
Est. net price
$19K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1100 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 23.0 |
| First-year retention | 67% |
| SAT math (median) | 550 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 465 |
| Undergraduate composition | 68% White · 7% Black · 11% Hispanic · 6% Asian |
| Official website | www.pfw.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | $62K | $20K |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $60K | — |
| Computer Science. | $60K | $18K |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $58K | $21K |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $50K | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | $50K | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $42K | $20K |
| Mathematics. | $40K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $39K | — |
| Chemistry. | $39K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $38K | $19K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $35K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — IN
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College | $5K | — | $6K | $41K |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $10K | 84% | $14K | $80K |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $12K | 80% | $14K | $70K |
| Purdue University Global | $10K | 38% | $12K | $42K |
| Ball State University | $11K | 62% | $13K | $57K |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $11K | 54% | $12K | $59K |
| Indiana State University | $10K | 44% | $13K | $52K |
| Purdue University Northwest | $9K | 44% | $12K | $59K |
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