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Purdue University Fort Wayne

Public Fort Wayne, IN · Urban · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
34%
Graduation Rate
$45,872
Earnings (10yr)
$13,171
Net Price
84%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Purdue University Fort Wayne has an acceptance rate of 84%, making it an accessible choice for many students. This high acceptance rate reflects the university’s commitment to welcoming a diverse range of applicants. With an enrollment of 5,484, it offers a community where students can connect both academically and socially.

The data from Chetty/Opportunity Insights is not available for Purdue Fort Wayne, but the university's graduation rate stands at 34%. Students should consider how this rate may impact their academic journey and future opportunities. While specific mobility rates are not provided, understanding the local job market and employment outcomes can help students gauge their potential for upward mobility after graduation.

Financially, the average net price is $13,171, with a median debt of $21,500 for graduates. After ten years, alumni typically earn around $45,872 annually. Students who thrive here often pursue majors in business, education, visual and performing arts, humanities, or engineering. This focus can lead to solid career paths, particularly for those who engage fully with the university’s resources and community.

Rankings

How Purdue Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation34%Earnings 10yr$46KNet Price$13KRetention67%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate25%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$8K$0-30K$9K$30-48K$12K$48-75K$20K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,532
In-State Tuition
$22,887
Out-of-State
$13,171
Avg Net Price
$21,500
Median Debt
25%
Pell Grant Rate
24%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$8,306
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,703
Family Income $30K–$48K
$12,444
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,224
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$42,873
6 Years After Entry
$44,192
8 Years
$45,872
10 Years
0.47x
Debt-to-Earnings
60%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,873 6yr $44,192 8yr $45,872 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.39
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 84%
Retention Rate 67%
SAT Average 1100
ACT Midpoint 23
SAT Range 970–1220
ACT Range 22–29
Full-Time Faculty 98%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,912
Diversity Index 0.52
First-Gen Students 35%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 21%
Education 10%
Visual & Performing Arts 9%
Humanities 8%
Engineering 6%
Psychology 6%
Biology & Biomedical 5%
Computer Science & IT 5%