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
20
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
190
10-19
334
20-29
258
30-39
97
40-49
18
50-99
18
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:

64%
First-year retention rate
21%
4-year grad rate
32%
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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Experimental Psychology
32
59.6
87.2
114.8
142.4
170

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 59
  • Biochemistry 7
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 170
  • Organizational Leadership 28
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 11
  • Actuarial Science 4
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 35
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 42
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 13
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 9
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 66
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 31
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 16
  • Music Teacher Education 9
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 33
  • Civil Engineering, General 22
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 17
  • Computer Engineering, General 6
  • Engineering, General 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 30
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 20
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 10
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 7
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 21
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 22
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 5
History
  • History, General 20
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 79
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 18
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 9
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 9
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 9
  • Data Science, General 2
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 11
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Materials Chemistry 1
Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology 55
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 28
  • Human Services, General 28
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 28
  • Public Administration 23
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 16
  • Economics, General 10
  • Anthropology, General 10
  • Sociology, General 7
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 30
  • Art/Art Studies, General 25
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 14
  • Interior Design 10
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
  • Music Technology 1
  • Music Performance, General 0

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