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Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana

8,875 Students on Campus
Fort Wayne Location
645,409 Metro Population
8,875 Students on Campus
Fort Wayne Location
645,409 Metro Population

About This Campus

Purdue University Fort Wayne offers the academic excellence of the Purdue system with the welcoming feel of a mid-sized, close-knit campus. Located in northeast Indiana along the St. Joseph River, PFW combines natural beauty with modern facilities such as advanced science labs, performance halls, and comfortable study spaces. The university emphasizes hands-on learning, small class sizes, and personalized support, creating an environment where students feel connected and encouraged to succeed.

Campus life is vibrant, with more than 200 student organizations, cultural events, and NCAA Division I athletics. Surrounded by walking trails, green spaces, and artistic venues like the Rhinehart Music Center, PFW also offers easy access to Fort Wayne’s museums, festivals, restaurants, and internship opportunities, giving students a well-rounded and inspiring college experience.

Division I Experience: PFW is home to NCAA Division I athletics, offering an exciting campus atmosphere and plenty of student events.

Scenic Campus: Located along the St. Joseph River, the 600-acre campus features green spaces, trails, and modern academic facilities.

Strong Student Support: Exchange students benefit from small class sizes, hands-on learning, and accessible academic advising.

Helpful Information

PFW is a welcoming and easy-to-navigate campus for exchange students. Course registration is straightforward, and advisors help ensure students get the classes they need, especially if they register early. Many students live off campus, and commuting is simple with plenty of parking, bike-friendly paths, and bus routes connecting campus to nearby neighborhoods. Student life is friendly and community-oriented, with over 200 clubs, cultural events, and Division I athletics that make it easy to meet people. Fort Wayne’s affordable cost of living, museums, parks, restaurants, and outdoor activities provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience beyond campus.

Location Information

Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in northeast Indiana along the scenic St. Joseph River, offering a peaceful, spacious campus that’s still just minutes from downtown Fort Wayne. The nearly 600-acre campus features a mix of green spaces, walking trails, and modern academic buildings, making it easy for students to enjoy both nature and state-of-the-art facilities.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/25/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/19/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/12/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/08/2026

Summer Start Date: 05/11/2026 - Summer End Date: 08/23/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Education, dental, radiography, and nursing.

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Enrollment in music classes requires an audition. Business courses at the 300-400 level are limited.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Anthropology — Courses in Anthropology provide an understanding of the nature of cultures and help you assess various explanations of human behavior. They also assist in the development of your analytical and critical abilities. The curriculum is structured to include studies in the history and theory of anthropology in four anthropological fields: ethnology, archeology, bioanthropology, linguistics; in at least two different world ethnographic areas; and in topical specializations. This program will help you prepare for graduate study, for teaching, and for various careers in which the understanding of cultures is an asset. Special collections and facilities include: General Anthropology Lab Bioanthropology Preparation Lab Extensive cast collection that includes both fossil and modern hominids Extensive research collection of Midwest lithics and ceramics. Our program has also developed regional library resources for forensic anthropology and medical anthropology.
  • Biology/Life Science — Biology has great facilities for its teaching and research programs, and its faculty represent many different fields within biology. They currently work on aquatic ecology, behavior, botany, conservation, ecotoxicology, evolutionary biology, genetics, herpetology, immunology, molecular biology, physiological ecology, stress physiology and virology.
  • Business — AACSB accredited, the Richard T. Doermer School of Business offers majors in accounting, business economics, finance, management, and marketing. Only about one-quarter of all business schools in the nation possess this AACSB distinction. All 300-level and above business courses will require departmental approval before registering.
  • Communication — The Department of Communication offers a Bachelor’s degree with a choice of four concentrations: Interpersonal and Organizational; Media and Culture; Multimedia Newsgathering and Reporting; and Rhetoric and Public Advocacy. Minors include: Communication Studies; Journalism; Media Production; and Public Relations. Film and Media Studies, a minor with an interdisciplinary approach, may also be of interest.
  • Engineering — In its recently (2016) released rankings of the best colleges and universities in the United States, U.S. News and World Report deemed the engineering programs at PFW to be among the best in the country at schools where doctorates not offered.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Hospitality Management — We offer career focused, industry driven, and student centered studies that prepare you for the world’s largest and fastest growing industry. Our faculty bring their strong academic credentials and most important their industry experience to each class. Their teaching is current and lively encouraging you to engage and learn in preparation for a great career in a fast pace industry.
  • Music Therapy — The PFW music therapy program is the only undergraduate music therapy degree program in a public university in Indiana. The clinical training portion of the degree program utilizes an on-site clinic as well as providing numerous opportunities for supervised work in health care facilities in and around Fort Wayne. An audition is required.
  • Organizational Leadership — Organizational Leadership prepares students for supervisory positions, for jobs in human resource management or human resource development, and for leadership positions at all levels within organizations. People working in a wide variety of jobs have sought the skills and knowledge taught in the OL curriculum. The OL curriculum focuses on the human interactions occurring in all types of organizations, both profit and non-profit. The emphasis is on leadership, team development and facilitation, organizational behavior, and human resource management. In contrast, most business programs focus on concepts and skills related to commerce.
  • Theater Arts/Drama — If you’re wild about the theatre, our programs will immerse you in all aspects of your passion. We are nationally accredited with the opportunity to concentrate in specific areas of the profession from acting, musical theatre, directing and design technology. At PFW, students study and work one-on-one with dedicated and professionally active faculty. Unlike larger universities, at PFW you’ll have opportunities to act, direct, and/or design in major productions during your entire time at PFW.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/01/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $4766.1
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15
  • Host Payment: 15
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Housing Fee
$250
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Room and Meals
$3650
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Course Fees/Materials
$0
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Books and Supplies
$1495
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Travel
$775
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Transcript
$10
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/01/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $3650
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? No
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: