Following a strong start to the academic year, Indiana University Fort Wayne is celebrating overall growth of more than 9% as well as a historic milestone as it continues to expand its mission of developing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Leading this growth is the Indiana University School of Nursing in Fort Wayne, which achieved its largest spring enrollment to date with a total of 495 students. This represents a 7.6% increase compared to Spring 2025 and includes students across the traditional BSN, RN-BSN, and Accelerated BSN tracks.
"This record-breaking enrollment in our nursing programs demonstrates the critical demand for health professions in Northeast Indiana," said Dr. Deborah Garrison, inaugural vice chancellor and dean of IU Fort Wayne. "Our students are dedicated to meeting the workforce demands in our region, where healthcare is the largest employer. We are dedicated to the success of our students and celebrate our graduates as they go forth to enhance the health and well-being of our community and beyond.”
The campus as a whole continues to see significant overarching growth trends:
- Total Enrollment: Overall headcount rose to 1,026 students for Spring 2026, up from 938 in Spring 2025.
- First-Year Impact: Freshman enrollment grew to 194 students, a 22.8% jump from the previous spring.
- Regional Commitment: The vast majority of students, 985 in total, are Indiana residents, reinforcing the university's role in the local workforce.
