Purdue University Fort Wayne
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How strong are the academics at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
21%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Purdue Fort Wayne has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
177
10-19
310
20-29
279
30-39
92
40-49
19
50-99
21
100+
4

Honors Programs

Purdue University Fort Wayne has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Purdue Fort Wayne's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Purdue University Fort Wayne:

67%
First-year retention rate
21%
4-year grad rate
36%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Purdue University Fort Wayne's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business/Commerce, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Experimental Psychology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
27.4
54.52
81.64
108.76
135.88
163

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 1
  • Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 50
  • Biochemistry 7
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 163
  • Organizational Leadership 26
  • Business/Commerce, General 18
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 12
  • Actuarial Science 3
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 21
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 38
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 10
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 8
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 65
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 17
  • Music Teacher Education 14
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 14
  • Art Teacher Education 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 20
  • Mechanical Engineering 15
  • Civil Engineering, General 15
  • Computer Engineering, General 14
  • Engineering, General 5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 26
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 14
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 14
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 10
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 4
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 23
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 13
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 5
History
  • History, General 11
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 7
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 86
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 14
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 5
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 5
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 5
  • Data Science, General 4
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 7
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology 62
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 22
  • Human Services, General 22
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 22
  • Public Administration 9
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 14
  • Anthropology, General 7
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Economics, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 29
  • Art/Art Studies, General 22
  • Interior Design 16
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 10
  • Music Performance, General 6
  • Music Technology 2
  • Music, General 1
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