Every
Thundering
Step
TAKES YOU FURTHER.

When you become a Mastodon, nothing can stand in the way of achieving your goals. You already have what it takes. Now see where it’ll take you.

When you become a Mastodon, nothing can stand in the way of achieving your goals. You already have what it takes. Now see where it’ll take you.

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It Takes

persistence

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TO RELENTLESSLY PURSUE YOUR NEXT STEPS.

See the admission requirements and go after what’s next.

Your eligibility for admission is dependent upon the following criteria:

High school GPA
Successful completion of a Core 40 diploma (for Indiana residents) or a strong college-prep curriculum
SAT or ACT exam scores (not required but strongly recommended for the highest Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship consideration)
Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores, if applicable

View the Requirements

It Takes
Passion

To find what drives and inspires you.

Discover what you want to explore.

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Push the boundaries of human knowledge in the College of Liberal Arts.

Study something interesting while honing your creativity, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Advance innovation and discover endless possibilities in the College of Science.

Expand your understanding of science, nature, and human behavior as you put ideas into action.

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Build a better future in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science or the School of Polytechnic.

Join other innovators, programmers, designers, and entrepreneurs who are working together to create what’s next.

Do something that means something in the the School of Education.

This is where communities everywhere will find the next generation of educators, counselors, civic leaders, and healthcare administrators.

female student with open book in library

Find your creative voice at the College of Visual and Performing Arts or the School of Music.

If you’re passionate about art, theater, music, or other forms of expression, this is where you’ll learn to create, perform, teach, or heal through the arts.

Lead the way forward in the Doermer School of Business.

Learn from business leaders and industry experts in finance, accounting, marketing, economics, management, and banking.

Get on the fast track through preprofessional studies.

It’s where you’ll be on your way to a career as a lawyer, dentist, pharmacist, or other profession that requires an advance degree.

Anthropology, B.A.

Communication, B.A.

Interpersonal and organizational
Journalism
Media and culture
Rhetoric and public advocacy

Criminal Justice, B.S.C.J.

Economics, B.A.

English, B.A.

Digital studies
English language
English literature
English writing

History, B.A.

Political Science, B.A.

Sociology, B.A.

Spanish, B.A.

Women’s Studies, B.A.

Actuarial Science, B.S.A.S.

Biochemistry, B.S.

Biology, B.S.

Ecology and evolutionary biology
Genetics, cellular, and molecular biology
Microbiology and immunology

Chemistry, B.S., B.S.C.

Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S.

Data Science and Applied Statistics, B.S.D.S.A.S.

Mathematics, B.S.

Physics, B.S.

Astronomy
Biomedical physics
Computational physics
Engineering
Materials science
Optoelectronics and photonics

Psychology, B.A., B.S.

Civil Engineering, B.S.C.E.

Computer Engineering, B.S.Cmp.E.

Dual degree with electrical engineering (B.S.E.E.)
Five-year dual degree with engineering (M.S.E.)

Computer Science, B.A., B.S.

Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E.

Dual degree with computer engineering (B.S.Cmp.E.)
Five-year dual degree with engineering (M.S.E.)

Information Systems, B.S.

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.

Five-year dual degree with engineering (M.S.E.)

Organizational Leadership, B.S.

Environmental health and safety
Health services
Hotel, restaurant, and tourism management
Human resources management
Legal studies
Physical therapy
Premedicine
Service industry
Training and development

SCHOOL OF POLYTECHNIC

Computer Engineering Technology, B.S.

Construction Management, B.S.

Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.

Industrial Engineering Technology, B.S.

Information Technology, B.S.

Art Education (P–12), B.A. (part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts)

Early Childhood Education, B.S.Ed.

Birth to age five
Preschool to third grade

Elementary Education (K–6), B.S.Ed.
Students will specialize in a specific content area. These include the following options:

Early childhood education
Exceptional needs (special education)
Language arts
Mathematics
Science
Social studies

Human Services, B.S.

Administration
Disabilities and special needs
Diversity
Family
Health
Human behavior
Justice system
Pre–occupational therapy
Pre–physical therapy
Substance abuse

Middle School Education (5–9), B.S.Ed.

Language arts
Mathematics
Science
Social studies

Music Education (P–12), B.Mus.Ed. (part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts)

Choral teaching
Instrumental teaching

Secondary Education (5–12), B.A., B.S., B.S.Ed.
Students in these dual-degree programs will earn a B.S.Ed. in secondary education and a B.S. or B.A. in their subject areas in the College of Arts and Sciences (except earth space science, which is a B.S.Ed. degree).

Biochemistry
Biology and life science
Chemistry
Earth space science
Economics
English and language arts
History
Mathematics
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish

Exceptional Needs (special education), license add-on to any education degree

French, add-on to any secondary-education degree

Teaching English as a New Language, license add-on to any education degree

COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Art and Design, B.A., B.F.A.

Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic design
Imaging and photography
Metalsmithing
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture

Interior Design, B.S.

Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

Theatre, B.A.

Web Design with Elective Studies, B.F.A.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Music, B.S.M.

Music industry
Outside field
Recording/production
Songwriting/performance

Music Performance, B.M.

Music Technology, B.M.

Music Therapy, B.S.M.T.

Accounting, B.S.B.

Business Economics, B.S.B.

Finance, B.S.B.

Hospitality Management, B.S.

Management, B.S.B.

Marketing, B.S.B.

Money and Banking, B.S.B.

Audiology

Dental

Law

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant

Speech-Language Pathology

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It Takes

Community

TO STAND BEHIND YOU AND SUPPORT YOU.

Read what current Mastodons are saying about our campus.

Evan Snaufer

Theatre

“I love the fact that the professors are always there for you, making sure you’re getting your stuff done, making sure you’re healthy, happy, doing OK in general with school.”

Ana Briz

Interior Design

“I feel like Mastodons are massive—a massive community of college students, so we all have these connections between each other. You have friends with every major, so you learn a little bit from everybody else.”

Aschlee Holloway

Early Childhood Education

“I find random places to study on campus. I was in the hammocks the other day and four people stopped me and commented on my shoes. Everything’s just so welcoming and everyone’s so nice. I never had that at a school before.”

It Takes

Determination

TO MAKE IT ALL POSSIBLE.

Find everything you’ll need to make your Purdue Fort Wayne experience affordable.

Types of Aid

A variety of options

No matter your needs, we offer a variety of financial aid opportunities so that nothing gets in your way of pursuing your Purdue degree. Eighty-five percent of our full-time students receive a total of more than $52 million annually in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@pfw.edu or 260-481-6820.

SCHOLARSHIPS

There are numerous scholarships available to you, and not all of them are based solely on academic achievement. Many students receive the merit-based Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship. To see your potential award, go to our scholarships page.

Out-of-State Savings

There are a number of different programs that are dedicated to reducing the cost of attendance for nonresident students. To see what out-of-state tuition rate you’re eligible for, go to our tuition page.

Annual Tuition

$8,856.60

Indiana Resident
Ohio Reciprocity Program (14 qualifying counties)

$13,284.90

Midwest Student Exchange Program
Contiguous States Program

$21,264.90

Nonresident

$22,035.00

International

To see what tuition rate you’re eligible for, visit our tuition page.

File Your
FAFSA

The FAFSA is the only way to secure federal and state loans, and it is required for many general and department-specific Purdue Fort Wayne scholarships. When you file this, be sure to include our school code: 001828.

If you need help, contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@pfw.edu or 260-481-6820.

It takes
Courage

To take one powerful step forward.

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Every Thundering Step TAKES YOU FURTHER. When you become a Mastodon, nothing can stand in the way of achieving your goals. You already have what it takes. Now see where it’ll take you.

It Takes

It Takes Passion

It Takes

It Takes

It takes Courage

Every
Thundering
Step
TAKES YOU FURTHER.

When you become a Mastodon, nothing can stand in the way of achieving your goals. You already have what it takes. Now see where it’ll take you.

It Takes
Passion

It takes
Courage