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Admissions and Financial Aid

Commit to the future you want

Preparing for the next step.

Here you’ll find admissions requirements, application details, and all the information you need on how to pay for college (including what the FAFSA is and why it’s so important). With this knowledge, you’ll be that much closer to becoming a Mastodon.

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College GO! Week. Run with the Herd.

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College GO! Week

From midnight on September 24 to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, your undergraduate application fee will be waived when you apply directly through our website using the code COLLEGEGO2023.

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Program Finder

Who Are You?

You know yourself best. So why not discover programs based on who you are? Find the card that describes you to see what programs you’ll fit into at Purdue Fort Wayne.

 

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Jack-of-All-Trades

 
You’re good at a lot, so why limit yourself to one thing?
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Student of Life

 
People. Cultures. Movements. You want to know more.
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History Buff

 
We have to understand where we came from. You get that.
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Star

Spotlight Star

 
If anyone needs you, they just look for the spotlight.
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Music Note

Musical Prodigy

 
Beethoven, Bach, and you. It’s all in the notes.
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Artiste

 
Contemplative. Dark. Inspired. Your art speaks for you.
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Justice Crusader

 
A champion of justice—righting wrongs is your passion.
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Good Listener

 
Hearing others and what they need—it’s kind of your thing.
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Dove

Peacemaker

 
You’re a calming presence.
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Tech Guru

 
People think you’re a magician because you know the secrets.
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Tools

Tinkerer

 
You want to know how things work—and how to improve them.
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Atom

Budding Einstein

 
Relatively speaking, you have big ideas too.
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Square Root

Math Wiz

 
You speak the language of numbers.
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Leader

Born Leader

 
You know how to inspire a team.
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Aspiring Entrepreneur

 
You know how to put ideas into motion.
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Number Cruncher

 
Statistically speaking, you know what adds up.
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Language

Language Lover

 
Bonjour. Hola. Auf wiedersehen. You speak our language.
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Book

Storyteller

 
Once upon a time . . . (You fill in the rest.)
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Wordsmith

 
You’re able to bring words to life.
View 36 Programs
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People Person

 
You enjoy interacting with and helping others.
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Healer

 
You enjoy helping people face challenges and solve problems.
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Problem Solver

 
Solutions. You’re really good at finding them.
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Travel Enthusiast

 
The world is calling, and you’re ready to answer.
View 16 Programs
Don’t see what you’re looking for?
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Academic Programs

$10,536

Average Financial Aid Package

Tuition and Fees

Financial hurdles won’t stand in your way.

You see the value in a high-quality education, and we’re here to make sure that happens. Discover what it takes to earn a prestigious Purdue degree at a reasonable price.

Tuition and Fees 

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Scholarships

Another option to help make your degree affordable.

Scholarships can provide you with more ways to pay for college, giving you more flexibility in how you invest in your future.

Explore Scholarships

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Follow in their footsteps

Mastodons can end up anywhere, making strides in their lives, careers, and communities. 

 
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Safety on campus.

The annual Security and Fire Safety Report is made available to increase public awareness and promote the safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. Check out the report to find statistics and information regarding crime and fire safety on campus.

View the Report

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Explore the possibilities.

Visit our campus and see where Purdue Fort Wayne can take you.

Contact Us

Get in touch.

 

If you have admissions questions, contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or 260-481-6812.
 

For tuition, FAFSA, and other paying-for-college questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected] or 260-481-6820.