Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne, also referred to as IPFW, was founded on September 17, 1964. It is a joint campus of Purdue University System and Indiana University System. The main campus is spread over 140 acres in Fort Wayne, Indiana. IPFW has more than 200 degree and certificate programs. The university is organized into the following schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science
• College of Health and Human Services
• College of Visual and Performing Arts
• Division of Continuing Studies
• Division of Labor Studies
• Division of Organizational Leadership and Supervision
• Division of Public and Environmental Affairs
• School of Business and Management Sciences
• School of Education

Some of the student organizations of IPFW are the American Medical Student Association - Pre Med Club, English and Linguistics Organization, Physical and Occupational Therapy Club, IPFW Wrestling Club, Student Theatre Organization, Global Christian Fellowship, Lambda Alpha, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Student Dance Organization, and Black Collegian Caucus.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, fine arts, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and science and laboratory technician.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 11,943 in 2007-2008 (8,875 full-time equivalent).

About 47% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 53% of the class.

Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 91% are full-time and 9% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: IPFW participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

IPFW provides on-campus housing for 756 of its 8,875 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

The school is in the Mid-Continent Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 93 male students received the aid (men were 52% of those receiving aid) and 86 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 48% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: