Catholic university in Fort Wayne offering 72+ career-focused programs across healthcare, business, and creative arts.
The university comprises three main divisions: College of Health Sciences, College of Arts, Sciences and Business, and Division of Creative Arts (accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design). With over 72 academic programs, USF offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate pathways including nursing (ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP), biomedical sciences, business administration, education, and creative disciplines. The institution emphasizes career-focused education with hands-on learning opportunities and multiple Indiana locations to serve regional healthcare and professional needs.
The main Fort Wayne campus spans 132 acres with historic Brookside Mansion (listed on the National Register of Historic Places), the Pope John Paul II Center with the Lee and Jim Vann Library, Achatz Hall of Science, and the USF Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center. Additional facilities include the Doermer Family Center for Health Science Education and Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium, home to the only collegiate football program in Fort Wayne. The university maintains satellite campuses in Crown Point (expanded in 2021), Lafayette, Gas City, and Indianapolis, plus online and hybrid options. Athletic teams, the Cougars, compete in 18 varsity sports through NAIA.
The university welcomes undergraduate, graduate, and transfer applicants through its Office of Admissions. Undergraduate programs include traditional four-year degrees and associate pathways; graduate offerings span education, healthcare, and business fields available online and in-person. International student support and Spanish-language resources are available. The admissions team is distributed across Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Lafayette, and Gas City locations to serve prospective students regionally.
Rooted in Catholic identity and Franciscan ideals since its 1890 founding, USF emphasizes learning, leadership, and service. The institution is affiliated with the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration and the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend. The university's mission centers on bringing together a diverse community committed to academic excellence and faith-based values, with particular focus on affordable, accessible education and career preparation.