Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

2101 E. Coliseum Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499

Visit Website: http://www.ipfw.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Public institution
Year Founded:
1964
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
11,028
Local Setting:
Suburban
Endowment:
$19,224,807
Application Deadline:
August 1
Application Fee:
$30
Selectivity:
Less selective
Tuition Costs:
$6,041 in-state, 13,763 out-of-state
Room & Board Costs:
$8,174

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral 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
Student Organizations:
89
Honor Societies:
Beta 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
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Communicator (weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
2
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
1%
Number of Sororities:
0
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
0%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious
Career:
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
General Motors, ITT Industries, Fort Wayne Community Schools
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
474,802
Library Facilities:
Collections maintained within several departments.
Museums
Ongoing exhibits of both student and outside artists' work in the Visual Arts building.
Computers Available:
274
Computers At:
computer center/labs, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
129
Wired Labs:
274
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
Wireless Capacity:
N/A
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
apartment for single students (100%)
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
643 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Fort Wayne (14), Indianapolis (130)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Waterloo (20)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Fort Wayne (10)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
No
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Popular Events:
IPFW Soccer Showcase, Mastodon Stomp, Homecoming, Midnight Madness, Welcome Back Week, Fall Break Retreat