More selective than 35% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
66% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose IPFW over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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IPFW SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, IPFW is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 610 |
| SAT math | 480 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 970 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
IPFW admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 84% | 490–610 | 480–610 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 480–600 | 480–590 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is IPFW compared with other Indiana colleges?
IPFW has the 28th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Grace College and Theological Seminary | 82% | 69% | $19,932 |
| 25 | Oakland City University | 83% | 66% | $15,210 |
| 26 | Hanover College | 84% | 67% | $21,829 |
| 27 | Indiana University-South Bend | 84% | 40% | $8,653 |
| 28 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | 84% | 36% | $13,171 |
| 29 | Goshen College | 84% | 65% | $14,493 |
| 30 | Indiana University-Southeast | 84% | 39% | $7,888 |
| 31 | Butler University | 85% | 80% | $36,041 |
| 32 | Trine University | 85% | 64% | $25,355 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at IPFW
College Scorecard; IPEDS
IPFW admissions questions
What is the IPFW acceptance rate?
Purdue University Fort Wayne accepts 84% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,539 of 6,466 applicants were admitted.
Does IPFW require the SAT or ACT?
Purdue University Fort Wayne considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 66% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for IPFW?
The middle 50% of Purdue University Fort Wayne enrolled first-year students scored 970–1220 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at IPFW?
25% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,378 of 5,539).
Is IPFW getting harder to get into?
Purdue University Fort Wayne accepted 84% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Purdue University Fort Wayne overview