Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.3k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,254
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,220
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,332
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,332
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,586
Net price (after aid)$11,513
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$6,813
$30k – $48k$7,481
$48k – $75k$11,933
$75k – $110k$16,700
$110k+$17,670
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$45,872
Median debt at graduation$21,500
Est. monthly loan payment$228
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants23%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans23%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
32%
Freshman Retention
64%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$11.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$21.5k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.3k
below avg
Out-of-state
$22.2k
below avg
Net price
$11.5k
below avg
Pell
23%
Median debt
$21.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$45.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (30)
Social Sciences
EconomicsInternational RelationsPolitical Science
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringCybersecurity
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
86%
SAT range
960 - 1190
ACT range
19 - 26
Campus & Student Life
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About Purdue University Fort Wayne
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- Where is Purdue University Fort Wayne located?
- Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, IN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Purdue University Fort Wayne?
- Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public university based in IN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University Fort Wayne?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Purdue University Fort Wayne is approximately 86%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Purdue University Fort Wayne?
- Purdue University Fort Wayne's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,254 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Purdue University Fort Wayne?
- Purdue University Fort Wayne reports total enrollment of approximately 6,214 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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