Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

2101 E. Coliseum Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
http://www.ipfw.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1964
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students11,028
Endowment19,224,807
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee30
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition6,041 in-state, 13,763 out-of-state
Room/Board8,174
Services
Associated FirmsGeneral Motors, ITT Industries, Fort Wayne Community Schools
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsOngoing exhibits of both student and outside artists' work in the Visual Arts building.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsOngoing exhibits of both student and outside artists' work in the Visual Arts building.
Periodical Subs22,782
# of Books474,802
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months75%
within one year80%
within two years80%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size643 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing5%
College housing typesapartment for single students (100%)
Popular EventsIPFW Soccer Showcase, Mastodon Stomp, Homecoming, Midnight Madness, Welcome Back Week, Fall Break Retreat
Nearest AirportFort Wayne (14), Indianapolis (130)
Nearest TrainWaterloo (20)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations89
# of fraternities2
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Communicator (weekly)
Honor SocietiesBeta Beta Beta, Chi Sigma Iota, Omicron Psi, Phi Theta Kappa, Pi Mu Epsilon, Psi Chi, Sigma Alpha Iota, Tau Alpha Phi, Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ, Campus Ministry, Global Christian Fellowship, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Muslim Student Association, Newman Catholic Student Group, Pagan Student Alliance
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Association of Burmese Students, Bangledesh Students Association, Black Collegian Caucus, Hispanos Unidos, International Students Organization
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) IPSGA (Indiana Purdue Student Government Association), Accounting Society, Agriculture/Forestry/Pre-Vet Club, American Choral Directors Association, American Sign Language, American Society of Interior Design, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, AMSA Pre-Med Club of IPFW, Anthropology Club, Anime 101, Art Students League, Association of Computing Machinery, ASL Pah, Biology Club, Campus Hops Center, Computer Information Association, Criminal Justice Fraternity, Educators for Excellence, Equal Rights Education Network, French Club, Geosciences Club, Graduate Business Council, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Music Educators National Conference (MENC), Music Therapy Club, Pharmacy Club, Philosophy Club, Pi Math Club, Psychology Club, Society of Automotive Engineers (SOE), Society for Human Resource Management, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Speech & Hearing Club, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, Student American Dental Hygienists Association, Student Senate, Student Theatre Organization, Student Activities Board (SAB), Students for a Free Tibet, The Finance Society, Universal Gaming Association, University Democrats