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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Purdue University Fort Wayne, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
3.4
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Purdue University Fort Wayne?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Purdue Fort Wayne accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 7,609 people applied and 6,402 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
3261 / 3920 (83%)
Men
3139 / 3689 (85%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Purdue University Fort Wayne:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

21%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at Purdue University Fort Wayne, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Purdue University Fort Wayne by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Purdue Fort Wayne considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Purdue University Fort Wayne?

3.4
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Purdue University Fort Wayne as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.4. 15% of freshmen who attended Purdue Fort Wayne were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
18%
3.75-3.99
16%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
14%
2.50-2.99
18%
2.00-2.49
5%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

66%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

8%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
980
75th Percentile
1220

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Purdue University Fort Wayne. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
November 1
Application notification
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