Purdue University Fort Wayne Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Fort Wayne, IN · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 490–610 reading and writing, 480–610 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 22–29 composite
  • Average net price: $12,619 a year (2022–23)

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Purdue University Fort Wayne GPA requirements

Purdue University Fort Wayne requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Purdue University Fort Wayne hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Purdue University Fort Wayne acceptance rate

Purdue University Fort Wayne admitted 6,402 of 7,631 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Purdue University Fort Wayne (formerly Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne) is a public 4-year university in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with 6,489 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Purdue University Fort Wayne in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing490550610
SAT Math480540610
ACT Composite222529
ACT English212428
ACT Math202528
45% submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores, as Purdue University Fort Wayne reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1100 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Purdue University Fort Wayne looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Purdue University Fort Wayne's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Purdue University Fort Wayne awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,619 a year at Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Purdue University Fort Wayne with a 3.0 GPA?

Purdue University Fort Wayne admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into Purdue University Fort Wayne?

Purdue University Fort Wayne requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

Purdue University Fort Wayne's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,402 of 7,631 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Purdue University Fort Wayne hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Purdue University Fort Wayne admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Purdue University Fort Wayne require the SAT or ACT?

No. Purdue University Fort Wayne is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 45% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Purdue University Fort Wayne students have?

The middle 50% of Purdue University Fort Wayne's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–610 in reading and writing and 480–610 in math; ACT composite 22–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

A lot: Purdue University Fort Wayne requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Purdue University Fort Wayne consider legacy status?

No. Purdue University Fort Wayne doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Purdue University Fort Wayne accept AP credit?

Yes. Purdue University Fort Wayne awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,619 a year at Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Purdue University Fort Wayne's official admissions site.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Purdue University Fort WayneU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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