# Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)

Public college in Fort Wayne, IN. IPEDS ID 151102.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/purdue-university-fort-wayne · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/purdue-university-fort-wayne.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 84% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $13,171 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 36%; beats 10% of IN colleges and 20% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $45,872; beats 17% of IN colleges and 28% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $10,556

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,306 |
| 30-48k | $8,703 |
| 48-75k | $12,444 |
| 75-110k | $18,430 |
| 110k+ | $20,224 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.41 years on average (22% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $45,872 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,306 | $36,629 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $8,703 | $38,380 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,444 | $54,878 | 5.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,430 | $81,276 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $20,224 | $89,188 | 8.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $22,183 in-state; about $35,538 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $9,532 in-state, $22,887 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,332; books: $2,940

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 490–610; SAT math: 480–610; ACT: 22–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,466 applicants, 5,539 admitted, 1,378 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 84%, ACT 22–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 86%, ACT 19–26 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (56 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $61,354 | $101,396 | $24,375 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $64,534 | $85,075 | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $65,385 | $81,259 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $70,046 | $74,918 | $27,000 |
| Information Technology | $50,248 | $73,576 | not reported |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $58,954 | $72,564 | $22,590 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $51,836 | $70,428 | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | $69,013 | not reported |
| Business | $46,950 | $63,627 | $22,764 |
| Business Administration | $42,902 | $60,816 | $24,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $51,095 | $57,814 | $25,082 |
| Public Administration | $34,780 | $53,257 | $22,242 |
| Biology | not reported | $50,366 | $24,696 |
| Psychology | not reported | $49,582 | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $47,614 | $24,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,576 | $46,723 | $30,000 |
| Communications | $39,712 | $46,619 | $25,289 |
| Criminal Justice | $36,059 | $46,046 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,090 | $45,525 | $25,834 |
| Hospitality Management | $34,013 | $44,909 | $24,772 |
| Psychology (Research) | $32,031 | $44,533 | $20,487 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $39,564 | $44,299 | $24,106 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $27,517 | $44,227 | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $34,603 | $42,133 | $22,809 |
| Music | not reported | $38,682 | not reported |
| English | $24,853 | $38,113 | $17,888 |
| Studio Art | $27,775 | $37,718 | $26,873 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | $67,236 | not reported | $17,550 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | $43,893 | not reported | $21,500 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Materials Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | $27,749 | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $79,630 (Fort Wayne, IN), $83,500 (IN), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $93,640 (Fort Wayne, IN), $95,560 (IN), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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