Applying to IPFW

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
85.66%	1,070

Purdue University Fort Wayne's acceptance rate is 85.66% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,466 students applied and 5,539 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into IPFW.

IPFW's acceptance rate places 28th out of 46 Indiana colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,070 and the ACT score is 23 at IPFW. IPFW's SAT score ranks 21st out of 32 Indiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to IPFW, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Purdue University Fort Wayne is 85.66% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.88%. 3,314 men and 3,151 women applied to IPFW and 2,841 men and 2,697 women students were accepted.

Among them, 752 men and 626 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at IPFW.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at IPFW
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,466	3,314	3,151	0	1
Admitted	5,539	2,841	2,697	0	1
Enrolled	1,378	752	626	0	0
Acceptance Rate	85.66%	85.73%	85.59%	-	100.00%
Yield	24.88%	26.47%	23.21%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Purdue University Fort Wayne 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 913 students (66% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 105 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at IPFW.

The median SAT score is 1,070 with 540 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 480 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at IPFW. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 22.

The SAT and ACT scores at Purdue University Fort Wayne are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at IPFW
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	960	1070	1190
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	540	600
SAT Math	480	530	590
ACT Composite	19	23	26
ACT Math	17	23	26
ACT English	18	22	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Purdue University Fort Wayne 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,378 first-year students enrolled in IPFW. The proportion of full-time students is 96.37% and part-time students is 3.63%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 54.57% and women students is 45.43%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at IPFW.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at IPFW
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,378	752	626
Full-time	1,328	726	602
Part-time	50	26	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at IPFW. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Purdue University Fort Wayne.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

IPFW Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Purdue University Fort Wayne. The next table provides general admission information for applying to IPFW.

Admission Information for Applying to IPFW
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$30
Graduate Application Fees	$60
Admission Information	www.pfw.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.pfw.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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