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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.

New students sign the Mastodon on Admitted Student Day.
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Financial aid update.

Did you file your FAFSA? Log in to goPFW to see if your 2024–25 financial award summary is ready. For questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected] or 
260-481-6820.

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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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Dove

Peacemaker

 
You’re a calming presence.
View 24 Programs
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Music Note

Musical Prodigy

 
Beethoven, Bach, and you. It’s all in the notes.
View 15 Programs
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Book

Storyteller

 
Once upon a time . . . (You fill in the rest.)
View 32 Programs
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Pen

Wordsmith

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

Good Listener

 
Hearing others and what they need—it’s kind of your thing.
View 50 Programs
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Language

Language Lover

 
Bonjour. Hola. Auf wiedersehen. You speak our language.
View 31 Programs
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Square Root

Math Wiz

 
You speak the language of numbers.
View 55 Programs
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Scale

Justice Crusader

 
A champion of justice—righting wrongs is your passion.
View 13 Programs
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Leader

Born Leader

 
You know how to inspire a team.
View 60 Programs
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Star

Spotlight Star

 
If anyone needs you, they just look for the spotlight.
View 18 Programs
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Atom

Budding Einstein

 
Relatively speaking, you have big ideas too.
View 37 Programs
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Laptop

Tech Guru

 
People think you’re a magician because you know the secrets.
View 36 Programs
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Lightbulb

Aspiring Entrepreneur

 
You know how to put ideas into motion.
View 35 Programs
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Infinity

Jack-of-All-Trades

 
You’re good at a lot, so why limit yourself to one thing?
View 33 Programs
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Healer

 
You enjoy helping people face challenges and solve problems.
View 29 Programs
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Calculator

Number Cruncher

 
Statistically speaking, you know what adds up.
View 58 Programs
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People Person

 
You enjoy interacting with and helping others.
View 69 Programs
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Problem Solver

 
Solutions. You’re really good at finding them.
View 25 Programs
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Artiste

 
Contemplative. Dark. Inspired. Your art speaks for you.
View 22 Programs
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Globe

Student of Life

 
People. Cultures. Movements. You want to know more.
View 36 Programs
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Tools

Tinkerer

 
You want to know how things work—and how to improve them.
View 49 Programs
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Hiking traveler

Travel Enthusiast

 
The world is calling, and you’re ready to answer.
View 16 Programs
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History Buff

 
We have to understand where we came from. You get that.
View 18 Programs
Don’t see what you’re looking for?
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Stats

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Admissions Counselors

200+

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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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

Have questions?

 

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.