Purdue University Fort Wayne
About
As the largest public university in northeast Indiana, Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is best known for granting prestigious, world-class Purdue degrees within a highly accessible and supportive regional setting. The university boasts particular academic strength in its acclaimed College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science, as well as its AACSB-accredited Doermer School of Business and the Purdue Fort Wayne School of Music. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, community-focused lifestyle that features NCAA Division I athletics—rallying behind their unique Mastodon mascot—and scenic housing options situated along the St. Joseph River. What truly sets PFW apart is this powerful combination of a giant-system pedigree with small class sizes, offering students direct, personalized pathways to internships and careers within Fort Wayne’s thriving business sector.
Wikipedia:Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is a public university in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. A campus of Purdue University, Purdue Fort Wayne was founded on July 1, 2018, when its predecessor university, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne formally split into two separate institutions: Purdue University Fort Wayne and Indiana University Fort Wayne.
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Purdue University Fort Wayne accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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