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Founded in 1964, Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne is a regional university campus located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As a joint campus of Indiana University System and Purdue University System, IPFW offers undergraduate and graduate degrees from both universities. It offers more than 200 academic programs and certificates through four colleges, two schools, and four divisions:
IPFW's sports teams are nicknamed the Mastodons. Their athletes compete as a NCAA Division I school in the Summit League and the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association.
The main campus of IPFW is in Fort Wayne, IN (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. IPFW offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to engineering technician and science and laboratory technician.
IPFW does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 440 or more.
IPFW offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 11,943 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at the school belong to the Mid-Continent Conference for major sports.
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
http://www.ipfw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 378 | general studies, English, political science, history, anthropology, liberal arts and humanities, sociology, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 318 | business, operations management, labor relations |
| Education and Teaching | 211 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, school counseling, kindergarten/preschool teaching, music teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 131 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 120 | dental hygienist, dental assistant, mental health services tech, radiation therapist, dental lab tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Engineering Technician | 90 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering related tech, architectural drafting, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, industrial tech, computer engineering tech, quality control tech |
| Media | 57 | communication studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 54 | computer and info science, data processing tech, computer engineering |
| Science | 54 | biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 47 | public administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 45 | psychology, music therapy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 43 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 35 | chemical tech |
| Engineering | 31 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering |
| Fine Arts | 27 | fine arts |
| Architecture and Planning | 20 | interior architecture |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Music | 7 | music performance |
| Hospitality | 5 | hotel management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for IPFW in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 994 | 46 |
| Associate's degree | 453 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 192 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 68 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, IPFW had a total enrollment of 11,943 students (8,875 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 95% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
IPFW offers campus housing for 756 of its 8,875 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Wayne, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,277 | 3,158 | 96% | 2,094 | 66% |
| Men | 1,483 | 1,423 | 96% | 985 | 69% |
| Women | 1,794 | 1,735 | 97% | 1,109 | 64% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 515 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| 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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,936 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,990 |
| Room and board | $ 8,876 |
| Room charge | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,446 |
Financial Aid:
IPFW participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182800)
IPFW has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 114 | 61 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 55 | 41 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $104,334 | 3 | $117,147 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $72,122 | 7 | $69,298 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 7 | $49,521 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $88,155 | 19 | $70,842 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $82,357 | 13 | $71,762 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 56 | $62,963 | 35 | $61,291 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 65 | $58,964 | 48 | $57,728 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $42,723 | 9 | $41,933 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 19 | $36,516 | 13 | $40,732 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 189 | $62,489 | 118 | $57,254 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 86 | 179 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 49 | 56 | 105 |
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
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
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
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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