Purdue University Fort Wayne Acceptance Rate
Fort Wayne, Indiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,466
- Admitted
- 5,539
- Yield
- 24.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Purdue University Fort Wayne's acceptance rate has fallen from 90.9% in 2014–15 to 85.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,386 to 6,466 (+91%) over that period.
Its 85.7% rate makes Purdue University Fort Wayne more selective than about 30% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 25%.
Purdue University Fort Wayne has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 24.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,386 | 3,077 | 90.9% | 1,559 |
| 2015–16 | 3,506 | 3,231 | 92.2% | 1,634 |
| 2016–17 | 3,532 | 3,294 | 93.3% | 1,600 |
| 2017–18 | 4,403 | 4,157 | 94.4% | 1,562 |
| 2018–19 | 4,777 | 4,615 | 96.6% | 1,553 |
| 2019–20 | 6,376 | 5,192 | 81.4% | 1,609 |
| 2020–21 | 5,540 | 4,586 | 82.8% | 1,388 |
| 2021–22 | 6,007 | 4,998 | 83.2% | 1,293 |
| 2022–23 | 5,853 | 4,721 | 80.7% | 1,210 |
| 2023–24 | 6,466 | 5,539 | 85.7% | 1,378 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,151 | 2,697 | 85.6% |
| Men | 3,314 | 2,841 | 85.7% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 66% |
| SAT Math | 480–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 8% |
How Purdue University Fort compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Purdue University Fort Wayne's acceptance rate?
Purdue University Fort Wayne's acceptance rate is 85.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,539 admitted of 6,466 applicants).
Is Purdue University Fort Wayne test optional?
Purdue University Fort Wayne is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Purdue University Fort Wayne?
Purdue University Fort Wayne received 6,466 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,539.
What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Fort Wayne?
Admitted students at Purdue University Fort Wayne typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Purdue University Fort Wayne getting harder to get into?
Purdue University Fort Wayne has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 90.9% in 2014–15 to 85.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pfw.edu/.