Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

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 (vs. Other Schools)

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

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 12,338 in 2009-2010 (9,245 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 52% of the class.

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

Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

SAT Test Scores:

Room and Board

IPFW provides on-campus housing for 756 of its 9,245 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

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) .

Graduate School Focus

IPFW offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (17 awarded)

• Interior Architecture

ART STUDIES (13 awarded)

• Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (355 awarded)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (41 awarded)

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

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (5 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (238 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
• Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

ENGINEERING (20 awarded)

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (109 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 (28 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

HOSPITALITY (13 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (365 awarded)

• Anthropology
• Economics
• English Language and Literature
• General Studies
• German Language and Literature
• 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 (22 awarded)

• Mathematics

MEDIA (55 awarded)

• Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (112 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 (2 awarded)

• Music Performance
• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (135 awarded)

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

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (6 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (7 awarded)

• Philosophy

SCIENCE (78 awarded)

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

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

• Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (35 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (47 awarded)

• Music Therapy/Therapist
• Psychology