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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.

Campus Location

2101 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
USA
Main Tel: (260) 481-6100
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne Highlights

Where Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne 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 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor96945
Associate47822
Master19914
< 1 year certificate7412
Postbaccalaureate certificate52
1-2 year certificate32

IPFW Students

The student enrollment at IPFW was 11,943 in 2007 (9,203 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% 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, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 5,681
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,199
Room and board$ 8,378
Books and supplies$ 1,250
Other$ 3,332

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 (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  163
Without tenure; working toward tenure  113
Without tenure; tenure not available  62

Housing and Meals

IPFW provides on-campus housing for 756 of its 9,203 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

IPFW Athletics

IPFW is in the Mid-Continent Conference for major sports.

IPFW 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) .

IPFW Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men97%
Women97%
All97%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal420-530
Math430-550
Writing410-520

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (9 awarded)

  • Interior Architecture

ART STUDIES (6 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (318 awarded)

  • Business/Commerce
  • Labor and Industrial Relations
  • Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (70 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (222 awarded)

  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Studies Teacher Education

ENGINEERING (22 awarded)

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (124 awarded)

  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (29 awarded)

  • Public Administration

FINE ARTS (32 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

HOSPITALITY (8 awarded)

  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (354 awarded)

  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • History
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Women's Studies

MATHEMATICS (25 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (35 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (115 awarded)

  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

MUSIC (4 awarded)

  • Music Performance

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (143 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (12 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (3 awarded)

  • Philosophy

SCIENCE (60 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Geology/Earth Science
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (25 awarded)

  • Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (51 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (57 awarded)

  • Music Therapy/Therapist
  • Psychology

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at IPFW with government-defined occupation categories.)

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