Purdue University Fort Wayne Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
4%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Purdue University Fort Wayne has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
74.9%(6,989)
Hispanic
9.5%(887)
African American
5.9%(550)
Asian
4.9%(453)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
4.4%(407)
Unknown
0.3%(25)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment10,380
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Purdue University Fort Wayne offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Purdue University Fort Wayne has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.9%(4,560)
Women
52.1%(4,954)

Gender Statistics

Men4,560

44% of total enrollment

Women4,954

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Purdue University Fort Wayne serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 42% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
29.2%(2,371)
18-19
28.7%(2,326)
20-21
20.7%(1,679)
22-24
11.5%(931)
25+
9.9%(803)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.5%(27)
22-24
37.8%(289)
25+
58.6%(448)

Age Diversity Insights

42%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Purdue University Fort Wayne attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 86% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
86.4%(1,147)
Out-of-State
9.3%(124)
International
4.3%(57)

Regional Representation

In-State1,147

86% of student body

Out-of-State124

9% of student body

International57

4% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age