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IPFW can be found in Fort Wayne, Indiana (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at IPFW.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician and science and laboratory technician.
IPFW does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 440 to 550, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way IPFW works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 11,795 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at IPFW attend part-time. The school student athletes compete in Division I Independents competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne
2101 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
General Phone: (260) 481-6100
Admissions Phone: (260) 481-6812
Financial Aid Phone: (260) 481-6820
http://www.ipfw.edu
IPFW awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 338 | business, operations management, labor relations |
| Education And Teaching | 291 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, social studies teaching, school counseling, English teaching, music teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 284 | general studies, English, political science, liberal arts and humanities, history, anthropology, sociology, economics, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 143 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 137 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering related tech, architectural engineering tech, architectural drafting, industrial tech, quality control tech, civil engineering tech, computer engineering tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 93 | computer and info science, data processing tech, computer engineering |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 85 | dental hygienist, dental assistant, radiation therapist, audiology and speech pathology, dental lab tech, mental health services tech, clinical lab tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 59 | psychology, music therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 59 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 57 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Media | 43 | communication studies |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 40 | chemical tech |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | public administration |
| Engineering | 25 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Fine Arts | 18 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Architecture And Planning | 13 | interior architecture |
| Hospitality | 9 | hotel management, hospitality administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Music | 4 | music performance |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | medical records tech, health care administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for IPFW in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 923 | 48 |
| Associate's degree | 582 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 177 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 84 | 11 |
In 2005, IPFW had a total enrollment of 11,795 students (8,857 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 97% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
IPFW offers campus housing for 568 of its 8,857 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Wayne, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,786 | 2,681 | 96% | 1,895 | 71% |
| Men | 1,193 | 1,135 | 95% | 823 | 73% |
| Women | 1,593 | 1,546 | 97% | 1,072 | 69% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (260) 481-6812
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,066 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,686 |
| Room and board | $ 6,394 |
| Room charge | $ 4,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,096 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,224 |
Financial Aid:
IPFW participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (260) 481-6820
IPFW has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 110 | 51 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 62 | 41 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $94,031 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $71,587 | 8 | $66,414 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $62,438 | 4 | $47,816 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $74,553 | 13 | $59,661 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $71,260 | 7 | $55,594 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 59 | $57,469 | 32 | $53,668 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 67 | $50,367 | 45 | $48,031 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $43,536 | 10 | $36,440 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $36,081 | 15 | $33,923 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 175 | $56,211 | 109 | $47,167 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division I Independents |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | Division I Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 86 | 79 | 165 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Track | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 49 | 87 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets IPFW Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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