Purdue University Fort Wayne

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,049

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,619

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

85.7%

6,466 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,874

56.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.1%

467 Graduates

About

Purdue University Fort Wayne is a higher education institution located in Allen County, IN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Purdue University Fort Wayne were General Business (175 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (79 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (66 degrees).

In 2023, 1,529 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Purdue University Fort Wayne. 53% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,068 degrees), 9.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (111 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Fort Wayne is $8,049, which is $−16,526 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Purdue University Fort Wayne was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,894 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Fort Wayne is $8,049, which is $16,526 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,619.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending Purdue University Fort Wayne received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,049

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Purdue University Fort Wayne was $8,049. The cost of tuition at Purdue University Fort Wayne is $−16,526 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Purdue University Fort Wayne (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,619

2023 Value

5.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Purdue University Fort Wayne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,619. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Purdue University Fort Wayne grew by 5.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Purdue University Fort Wayne (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,111

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Purdue University Fort Wayne was of $10,111 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.73% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Purdue University Fort Wayne (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Purdue University Fort Wayne received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.97% with respect to 2022, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Purdue University Fort Wayne (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Purdue University Fort Wayne was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1894 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Purdue University Fort Wayne received 6,466 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.5% annual growth. Out of those 6,466 applicants, 5,539 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.7% acceptance rate.

There were 8,874 students enrolled at Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2023. 66% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Purdue University Fort Wayne has an overall enrollment yield of 24.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,539

Accepted Out of 6,466

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Purdue University Fort Wayne was 85.7% (5,539 admissions from 6,466 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 10.5%, while admissions grew by 17.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Purdue University Fort Wayne (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

66%

Submission Percentage (2023)

913

Scores Submitted (2023)

66% of enrolled first-time students at Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Purdue University Fort Wayne had a total enrollment of 8,874 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Fort Wayne is 4,986 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,888. This means that 56.2% of students enrolled at Purdue University Fort Wayne are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Fort Wayne, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.6% White, 9.44% Hispanic or Latino, 6.05% Black or African American, 4.88% Asian, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.203% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0225% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Purdue University Fort Wayne in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.2%), followed by White Female (33.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13%), followed by White Male (8.16%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,874 students. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Fort Wayne is 4,986 and the part-time enrollment is 3,888. This means that 56.2% of students enrolled at Purdue University Fort Wayne are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Purdue University Fort Wayne (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Purdue University Fort Wayne was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Purdue University Fort Wayne had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Purdue University Fort Wayne (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,177 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
838 enrolled students
Black or African American
537 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Fort Wayne is 69.6% White, 9.44% Hispanic or Latino, 6.05% Black or African American, 4.88% Asian, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.203% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0225% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 26 students (0.293%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 91 more women than men received degrees from Purdue University Fort Wayne. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne is white (1,068 degrees awarded). There were 9.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (111 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Purdue University Fort Wayne is General Business (175 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (79 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (66 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Purdue University Fort Wayne, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (98 degrees), and Math & Statistics (43 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne are Other managers (183,720 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (158,763 people), Secondary school teachers (150,204 people), Postsecondary teachers (140,028 people), and Software developers (128,019 people).

The most specialized majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2023 are Science Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (98 degrees), Math & Statistics (43 degrees), History (20 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (89 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne are Science Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (98 degrees), Math & Statistics (43 degrees), History (20 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (89 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne are Elementary & secondary schools (381,514 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (239,647 people), Computer Systems Design (163,610 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (117,811 people), and Individual & family services (113,752 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Most Common (2023)

General Business
175 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
79 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
66 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Purdue University Fort Wayne was General Business with 175 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Purdue University Fort Wayne according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

719

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

810

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 719 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Fort Wayne, which is 0.888 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (810).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Fort Wayne in General Business, which is 1.28 times more than the 103 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Fort Wayne in General Business, which is 0.78 times less than the 132 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Purdue University Fort Wayne completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (41.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Purdue University Fort Wayne is Male and Asian (41.2% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,068 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
111 degrees awarded
Black or African American
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Purdue University Fort Wayne is white (1,068 degrees awarded). There were 9.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (111 degrees).

0.131% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
591 degrees awarded
White Male
477 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Purdue University Fort Wayne is white female (591 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (477 degrees).

Operations

Purdue University Fort Wayne has an endowment valued at nearly $78.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.21M (6.66%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Purdue University Fort Wayne had a total salary expenditure of 138M. Purdue University Fort Wayne employs 79 Associate professors, 64 Assistant professors and 62 Professors. Most academics at Purdue University Fort Wayne are Male Professor (47), Male Assistant professor (45), and Male Associate professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Fort Wayne are: Management, with 122 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 108 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 105 employees.

Endowment

$78.3M

2023 Endowment

0.197%

growth from 2022

Purdue University Fort Wayne has an endowment valued at about $78.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Purdue University Fort Wayne grew 0.197% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Purdue University Fort Wayne (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$60.8M

2023 Salaries

4.82%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Purdue University Fort Wayne paid a median of $60.8M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($138M) and a 4.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.42% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.98% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.9M

Instructional Salaries

256

Number of Employees

In 2023, Purdue University Fort Wayne paid a total of $19.9M to 256 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

79 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

122 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Purdue University Fort Wayne were Associate professor with 79 employees, Assistant professor with 64 employees, and Professor with 62 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Fort Wayne were Management with 122 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 108 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 105 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Purdue University Fort Wayne was Male Professor with 47 employees, Male Assistant professor with 45 employees, and Male Associate professor with 43 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

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