Purdue University Fort Wayne Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is IPFW to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. IPFW's acceptance rate is 83.89% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 7,631 students applied and 6,402 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into IPFW.

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 2024-25, IPFW's acceptance rate is 83.89% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.42%. 3,689 men and 3,920 women applied to IPFW and 3,139 men and 3,261 women students were accepted.

Among them, 727 men and 644 women were enrolled in IPFW. You can explore the IPFW's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at IPFW
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants7,6313,6893,920022
Admitted6,4023,1393,26102
Enrolled1,37172764400
Acceptance Rate 83.89%85.09%83.19%-9.09%
Yield 21.42%23.16%19.75%-0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Purdue University Fort Wayne 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 619 students (45% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 53 students (4% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at IPFW.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,090, including 550 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 540 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 610 and the 25th percentile is 490. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 610 and the 25th percentile is 480.

The median ACT composite score is 25, with a 75th percentile score of 29 and a 25th percentile score of 22 at IPFW. The median ACT Math score is 25 and the median ACT English score is 24.

How competitive is IPFW's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Purdue University Fort Wayne are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,078, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at IPFW
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total9701,0901,220
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490550610
SAT Math480540610
ACT Composite222529
ACT Math202528
ACT English212428

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Purdue University Fort Wayne 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,371 first-year students enrolled in IPFW. The proportion of full-time students is 96.13% and part-time students is 3.87%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 53.03% and women students is 46.97%.

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

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at IPFW
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,37172764400
Full-time1,31869262600
Part-time53351800

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

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 required, but considered in admission process at IPFW. The english proficiency test is required .

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 GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to IPFW:

  • Open Admission Policy: No
  • Undergraduate Application Fees: -
  • Graduate Application Fees: -
  • Admission Information: www.pfw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid
  • Online Application: www.pfw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/apply
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Course for High School Students: Not Offered
  • Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
  • Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

IPFW Admission Frequently Asked Questions

IPFW is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 83.89%.
IPFW recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to IPFW is 1,090, and the average ACT score is 25. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
IPFW does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
IPFW does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
IPFW does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, IPFW requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, IPFW requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

The institutional SAT code for IPFW is 1336.

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