Campus & Student Life at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Home to about 7,584 undergraduates in 2020, PFW is a public university located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, PFW offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by PFW can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our PFW Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

PFW Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit PFW Disability Services.

PFW for the Military

While not a "service academy", PFW does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our PFW for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Purdue University Fort Wayne

PFW offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Purdue University Fort Wayne

There were 7,584 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,161 (68.1%). Part-time attendance was 2,423 (31.9%).

Purdue University Fort Wayne is Ranked #1,029 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, PFW is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank PFW #1029 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at PFW by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the PFW Diversity Guide.

Purdue University Fort Wayne Competes in the NCAA

PFW has a total of 256 student athletes, 120 men and 136 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletics