
Indiana Institute of Technology, commonly called Indiana Tech, is a private university founded in Fort Wayne in 1930 as Indiana Technical College. Its early emphasis on technical education remains visible in its engineering and computing programs, although its academic offerings now extend well beyond those fields.
The institution later adopted the name Indiana Institute of Technology as it expanded. Today it serves students pursuing traditional campus-based degrees alongside adults using more flexible study formats. Applicants comparing Indiana Tech with other technical colleges should note that it is a degree-granting university with undergraduate and graduate programs, not solely a trade school.
Indiana Tech offers programs in engineering, computing, business, education, health-related fields, criminal justice, and the liberal arts and sciences. Its academic organization includes the College of Engineering, College of Business, and College of Arts and Sciences, as well as programs designed for working adults.
Representative areas of study include mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science, business administration, accounting, psychology, and criminal justice. The university offers credentials at multiple levels, including associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees. Because course format, location, and accreditation can differ by program, applicants should examine the catalog entry for their intended major rather than assuming every degree follows the same schedule or professional requirements.
Indiana Tech's main campus is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, near the city's downtown area. This setting gives residential students access to an urban community while allowing local students to commute; it is not an isolated rural campus.
Fort Wayne International Airport serves the region. Students who expect to travel frequently should still plan for the trip between the airport and campus, as well as their day-to-day transportation. Indiana Tech also offers learning formats beyond the traditional main-campus experience, so applicants should confirm where their particular program's classes and services are delivered.
Indiana Tech describes its educational purpose in terms of professional preparation, personal development, and leadership. That emphasis helps explain its mix of technical, business, and other career-oriented programs.
A mission statement describes institutional aims, not a measured outcome for every student. Prospective students can assess how those aims apply to a particular major by examining its curriculum, opportunities for practical work, and the support available in their intended study format. Indiana Tech is a private institution; applicants should not infer a religious affiliation from its name.
Name of the institution
Indiana Institute of TechnologyLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
1,000 - 4,999School type
UniversityMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1930Indiana Institute of Technology is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarshipData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.