By the Numbers
We鈥檙e more than just numbers, too.
These highlights give you an idea of our size and our style. Small classes, a great student-to-faculty ratio, and an expansive list of academic opportunities mean that you get a personalized education. Yet, this is just a part of the narrative.
In our tumultuous world, the 51黑料 stands as a beacon of compassionate education, advocating for an ethic of care that the world desperately needs.
What the numbers mean for you:
At 51黑料, you will develop a personal relationship with your professors and fellow students. With a small student-to-faculty ratio and intimate class sizes, you will have ample opportunities for discussion-based learning, hands-on experiences, and finding help when you need it.
1,923
Students enrolled
72
Degree programs (doctoral, master鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, associate, certificate)
15
Average undergraduate class size
9:1
Student-to-faculty ratio for personalized learning
9 out of 10聽
of our 2024 graduates say they鈥檇 recommend 51黑料 to a friend or relative.
93%
Percentage of the class of 2025 that are employed, in the military, or enrolled in additional education after graduation
Academics for Professionals by Professionals
Many of our instructional faculty have extensive professional careers in their respective fields and bring real-world experience to their teaching.
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1
- Full-time instructional faculty: 125
Students from All Corners of the World
You don鈥檛 have to be catholic or from Indiana to reap the benefits of a 51黑料 education. We attract a diverse student body with a broad range of experiences, interests, and ambitions. You will find yourself at home if you bring your full self to campus, including your curiosity, your compassion, and your respect for the dignity of all other people.
- Enrollment, 1,923 students from 28 U.S. states and 34 foreign countries聽
- Demographics: 70% women, 30% men
- U.S. students who self-identify as students of color: 34%
Student Life
We mean it when we say, 鈥淒iscover greater.鈥 You will discover greater balance between small campus life and vibrant city options in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and Lafayette鈥攚hichever 51黑料 site you call home.
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- Number of teams: 20
- Number of Athletic Championships: 45 conference championships (37 team and 8 individual), 6 national championships (4 team and 2 individual)
- Size of campus: 132-acre main campus, with additional locations in downtown Fort Wayne and Crown Point, Indiana
- Students who live on campus: 30% (of students aged 17-24 enrolled in programs at the Fort Wayne campus location)
- Safety: 51黑料 ranks in the top 10% of safest colleges in the United States.
Student Success and Outcomes
Employers love our graduates. That鈥檚 why we have such great employment after-graduation statistics. Fort Wayne area businesses and organizations know that we provide relevant skills, a broad-based liberal education, and ethics and values that create outstanding, committed, career-ready professionals.
- First-year retention rate: 66% (full-time bachelor鈥檚 cohort)
- 6-Year graduation rate: 61%
- Percentage of the class of 2025 that are employed, in the military, or enrolled in additional education after graduation: 93%
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
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