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Taylor University Fort Wayne

Taylor University Fort Wayne

Taylor University Fort Wayne is one of the campuses of Taylor University. The university is situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Taylor University Fort Wayne was formed after Taylor University’s acquisition of Summit Christian College in 1992. TUFW offers certificate and special courses, and associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in social work, psychology, marketing, healthcare management, education, counseling and accounting, among others.

TUFW is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. The athletics teams of TUFW are nicknamed the Falcons. The Falcons participate in several sports, including volleyball, soccer and basketball. Financial aid is also provided to students at TUFW. Deserving candidates can apply for private loans, grants and work study opportunities. Some of the scholarships available are the Founder’s Academic Scholarship, the TU General Grant and the Alumni Dependent Scholarship.

Overview of Taylor University Fort Wayne

Taylor University Fort Wayne is located in a medium-sized city, in Fort Wayne, IN. The school is officially a Interdenominational school. Taylor University Fort Wayne is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at Taylor University Fort Wayne often study education and teaching.

Taylor University Fort Wayne Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 580 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 590 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

Taylor University Fort Wayne offers classes to 964 students (564 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus. Taylor University Fort Wayne does offer meal plans to students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Taylor University Fort Wayne

Taylor University Fort Wayne
1025 W Rudisill Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46807-2197
General Phone: (260) 744-8600
http://fw.taylor.edu

Taylor University Fort Wayne Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy24pastoral counseling, bible studies
Education And Teaching21elementary school teaching, early childhood education
Liberal Arts12creative writing, English, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities
Business And Management7business management, marketing, international business
Media3public relations
Computer Science And Engineering3computer and info science, information science
Security And Law Enforcement2criminal justice and safety
Family And Social Work1social work
Therapy And Counseling1psychology
Music0music

Number of programs and degrees for Taylor University Fort Wayne in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree6815
Associate's degree65

Student Body

In 2007, Taylor University Fort Wayne had a total enrollment of 964 students (564 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men29%
Women71%
Full-Time96%
Part-Time4%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White67%
Black8%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown19%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1918%
20-2126%
22-2426%
25-298%
30-345%
35-393%
40-495%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Indiana66%
Ohio10%
Michigan6%
Illinois3%
Wisconsin3%
(International Students)1%
Kentucky1%
Alabama1%
Pennsylvania1%
Maine1%
Connecticut1%
Oregon1%
Florida1%
Colorado1%
South Carolina1%

Taylor University Fort Wayne Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time20 %

Taylor University Fort Wayne Room and Board (2007)

Taylor University Fort Wayne offers campus housing for 261 of its 564 (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 offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Taylor University Fort Wayne Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total32121968%8237%
Men996061%2440%
Women22215972%5836%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450580
SAT Math430590
SAT Writing430580
ACT Verbal2029
ACT Math1825
ACT Composite2127

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT76%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT45%
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Taylor University Fort Wayne Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 20,074
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 20,074
Room and board$ 5,390
Room charge$ 2,420
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,970
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 1,700

Financial Aid:
Taylor University Fort Wayne participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183801)

Taylor University Fort Wayne Faculty

Taylor University Fort Wayne has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured83
Non-tenured, but on tenure track26

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$52,5811*
Associate professoracademic year3$45,6572*
Assistant professoracademic year1*4$36,153
Instructoracademic year1*2*
All faculty totalacademic year10$47,8899$39,879

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Taylor University Fort Wayne Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total5611
Basketball325
All Other Sports246

Taylor University Fort Wayne Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MEDIA
Public Relations/Image Management

MUSIC
Music, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Taylor University Fort Wayne Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Taylor University Fort Wayne Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Taylor University Fort Wayne % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Taylor University Fort Wayne Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Taylor University Fort Wayne % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Taylor University Fort Wayne Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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