Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne (IU)

More than 250 degree programs, medical research and an engaging arts community are some of the more exciting features of Indiana University-Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Indiana (IPFW).

Indiana-Purdue is essentially the fusing of the two universities into the Fort Wayne campus. As a large urban school, students have many choices of what to study. Bachelor’s degrees are granted in diverse and high-profile majors like:

• Communications
• Dental Assisting
• Engineering
• English Literature
• Film
• Occupational Therapy
• Philosophy
• Theatre

There are also more obscure majors, such as:

• Ceramics
• Folklore
• Music Therapy
• Peace and Conflict Studies

College life at IPFW includes opportunities for students to perform in plays and music productions and exhibit artwork. There are also more than 100 student organizations.

There are different categories of admission. Standard undergraduate admissions require that students have at least a 2.8 grade point average, have scored at least 450 on each SAT section and be at least in the top 50% of their graduating class.

Adult admissions are for anyone who graduated from high school at least 2 years ago. Adult students must have graduated in the top half of their class, have taken college prep classes and have a grade point average of at least 2.9. Those with a GED must have a GED score of at least 580.

Financial aid includes merit scholarships, which are awarded to those with an SAT of 1650 or above or an ACT score of at least 24 who are in the top 24% of their graduating high school class.

State aid is also available. In order to be considered for state aid, students must fill out a FAFSA by March 10th prior to entry in the fall. Federal aid is also available, includes loans and Pell grants, and is primarily need-based.

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