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About PFW
Mastodons, we’re one of a kind
Who we are.
For more than 50 years, Purdue Fort Wayne has drawn Mastodons from near and far. Our students value the prestigious Purdue name and degree, and they experience the affordability and vibrance of Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne. We offer a traditional campus experience with perfectly sized classes that allow for individualized attention to help our students thrive. Students also have the opportunity to work alongside faculty to tackle real-world challenges through groundbreaking research and to explore new facets of creative expression.
Leadership
We’re here to help you build fulfilling careers, meaningful lives, and flourishing communities. Meet our administration, see what it takes to make it all happen, and feel the support of the Herd.
Mission
We’re more than a source of higher education. Our university is an integral part of the surrounding community. We’ve been moving Fort Wayne forward since our founding.
History
Purdue Fort Wayne is the only university in the country with a mastodon as a mascot. It’s a distinction that we are proud of, and it represents our unique story.
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See it for yourself.
Explore the Mastodon stomping grounds. Our campus and the surrounding community of Fort Wayne are filled with opportunities and adventures.
Contact us.
Contact us.
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
260-481-4739
Office of Admissions
260-481-6812 | 800-324-4739 | [email protected]
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Accreditation
Purdue Fort Wayne is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Consumer Information
We keep you in the know.
At Purdue Fort Wayne, you have access to consumer information that maintains transparency for current and prospective students, parents, and the public.
At Purdue Fort Wayne, we strive to enforce security policies and keep crime to a minimum to ensure your safety. University Police produces an Annual Safety Report [PDF] that discloses relevant information regarding these policies and crime statistics. You can also view historical information about our campus on the University Police website.
Diversity
Enrollment Trends
- Student Head Count
- Student FTE
- Full-time/Part-time Status
- Gender
- Race/Ethnicity
- Residency
- Undergraduate Pell Grant Recipients
Characteristics
- Summer I and Summer II (Summer 2024)
- Fall Semester (Fall 2024)
- Spring Semester (Spring 2024)
Success Rates
- IPEDS Retention and Graduation Rates
- Retention and Graduation Rates, Undergraduate Program Level
- Retention and Graduation Rates, Graduate Program Level
- Athletics Program Participation and Graduation Rates
- Degrees Awarded
Gainful Employment Disclosures
- Accounting Post-baccalaureate Certificate
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Certificate
- Applied Statistics Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- Behavior Analysis and Techniques Certificate
- Biomechanical Engineering Certificate
- Cultural Resource Management Certificate
- Death Education Certificate
- Health Communication Postbaccalaureate Certificate
- School Administration Post-Master’s Certificate
- Special Education Graduate Certificate
- Teaching English as a New Language Certificate
- Teaching English as a New Language Graduate Certificate
We are invested in your successes and endeavors after you graduate. The Career Development Center collects data each year through the First Destination Survey [PDF]. This document is a snapshot of graduates. It includes an array of statistics, including employment and graduate school information. For those with a Purdue University user account, an interactive dashboard (internal) has been created to help you filter this information by specific colleges, departments, and majors. For those without a Purdue University user account, a less detailed dashboard (external) has been created.
The Net Price Calculator is a tool designed to help students estimate what it may cost to attend Purdue University Fort Wayne. Actual net price can vary significantly based on student eligibility and does not represent an actual award. For more information, see the Office of the Bursar for detailed information on tuition and fees. You may also visit the Office of Financial Aid to learn more about financial aid.
Disability Access Center ensures equal access to university programs and services for eligible students.
We provide additional consumer information on the following topics: