FORT WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 30, 2022 – Indiana University Fort Wayne announces steady enrollment numbers for the Fall 2022 semester. With continued investment in health professions and an intentional focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, IU Fort Wayne leaders celebrate a total enrollment of 913 undergraduate students and 123 graduate students, split across seven schools. For undergraduate enrollment, total credit hours for the semester are up 1.4%, and students of color make up nearly 30% of the student population – a 7.6% increase from the previous academic year.

Total enrollment by school:

• School of Dentistry: 93
• School of Medicine:
  • Undergraduate 65
  • Graduate 90
• School of Nursing: 348
• School of Social Work:
  • Undergraduate 27
  • Graduate 33
• University College: 305
• School of Public Health: 15
• School of Health and Human Sciences: 60

IU Fort Wayne Vice Chancellor and Dean Dr. Deborah Garrison said, “It’s encouraging to share steady enrollment numbers despite a national trend in higher education toward declining enrollment. This year’s enrollment of more than 1,000 students demonstrates IU Fort Wayne’s commitment to educating the next generation of health professionals and leaders in our community. With a critical workforce shortage in the healthcare industry, we will do everything we can to support the needs of Fort Wayne and the Northeast Indiana region.”