Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public comprehensive university and member of the Purdue University system, established in its current form in 2018 following the transition from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana's second-largest city, PFW serves approximately 8,600 students across programs in engineering, technology, business, education, arts, and health sciences. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with strong emphasis on applied learning, industry partnerships, and regional workforce development. PFW competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Mastodons in the Horizon League, fielding teams in basketball, volleyball, soccer, and other sports. The Black and Gold colors reflect the Purdue tradition, and the campus features modern facilities supporting a growing research and academic mission.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$35235
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $22,887
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
