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Purdue Tuition Prices Versus Other Schools

For nationwide, regional and statewide comparisons, look at the following table to see how Purdue measures up to other schools.

Look at the following table to see 2019 - 2020 academic year costs.

The following chart shows estimated future tuition and fees which includes residence based discounts for undergraduates at Purdue.

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Annual Costs

Undergraduate Tuition

Purdue University Main Campus tuition is $9,208 per year for in-state residents. This is 25% more expensive than the national average public four year tuition of $7,357. The cost is 57% cheaper than the average Indiana tuition of $21,597 for 4 year colleges. Tuition ranks 14th in Indiana amongst 4 year colleges for affordability and is the 52nd most expensive 4 year college in the state. If attending from out-of-state, the tuition is $28,010 which represents a 204% premium.

The school charges an additional fees of $784 in addition to tuition bringing the total effective in-state tuition to $9,992.

Housing Costs

On campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $10,030 per academic year. Students electing to live off campus elsewhere in West Lafayette should budget at least this amount.

Books and Supplies

The estimated annual cost for books and supplies is $1,190.

Other Living Expenses

If living on-campus, students should budget for $1,670 in additional living expenses. Off-campus students should budget for $1,670 in other miscellaneous living expenses.

Total Costs

The total tuition and living expense budget for in-state Indiana residents to go to Purdue is $22,882 for the 2019/2020 academic year. Out-of-state students who don't have Indiana residence can expect a one year cost of $41,684.

Citation: Price data from the U.S. Department of Education's 2020 IPEDS survey response for Purdue University Main Campus and represent reported costs for the 2019-2020 academic year.

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What it Really Costs

Depending on many factors including student and parent income and assets, the total cost of attendance may be less than the $22,882 published price if scholarship or grant aid is made available to you.

Net Price

The net out-of-pocket total cost you end up paying or financing though student loans is known as the net price. The reported Purdue net price for in-state students is $12,684* for the 2018/2019 academic year. This net price includes housing and meal expenses.

Pell Grants and other Grant Aid

44% of Purdue University Main Campus students received grant aid in 2018/2019. The average total aid amount was $10,309. 16 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2018/2019 was $4,576. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Purdue University Main Campus, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Average Net Price for In-State Students by Family Income

The average net total cost of attendance for different levels of family income after federal, state or local government, institutional grant and scholarship aid are awarded. Data last published for the 2018/2019 academic year.

*Reported Average Annual Net Price for in state students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's Academic Year 2018/2019 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.

Is it Worth the Cost?

To make a comparative assessment if Purdue is worth the price, measures of it's relative value for tuition dollar can be examined. We've calculated an academic national percentile rating of 80/100 for Purdue University Main Campus. Considering an average net price paid of $12,534, this leads to an overall value ranking of 67/100. This places the school 75th on our national Best Value Colleges ranking as a provider of a very high value education compared to actual overall price paid.

Tuition Comparison to Similar Public Colleges in the Region

Cost of a Degree

When considering ability to pay for college, the annual cost is often discussed but it's the "all in" multi-year degree cost which matters in the end. Let's take a look at what it could really cost for four years at Purdue University Main Campus.

Estimated 4 Year Cost at Published Tuition

At the current published rates, an estimated total tuition, fees and living expense price for a 4 year bachelor's degree at Purdue is $91,528 for students graduating in normal time. This methodology for estimating the 4 year cost is a straight multiple of the most recent reported annual total cost and does not factor in tuition increases during the time you're in school. It also assumes you receive no grant or scholarship aid and pay the full list price.

A potentially more accurate but less conservative estimate of a degree cost can be made by using the school's annual $12,534 in-state net price as the basis. Applying this cost over 4 would estimate the cost of a degree at $50,136**

If you end up on the "five year plan" and need an additional year to graduate, your five year cost could be as high as $114,410 or $62,670 using an average net price.

**Based on a 4 year multiple of Average Annual Net Price for in state students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's 2018/2019 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Other Costs

Estimated Cost Per Semester

Most colleges don't charge students on an annual basis but instead require payment semester by semester. If you ever need to take an additional semester of classes to complete you degree you shouldn't have to pay for a full academic year. These our estimated costs for a semester at Purdue University Main Campus.

Cost Per Credit Hour and Cost for a Class

Some schools offer the ability to take single classes by paying on a per credit hour basis. The reported price per credit hour and estimated cost for one class at Purdue University Main Campus are as follows. Per credit costs are for reference only as many schools will not allow students to pay by credit hour.

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Student Loans and Debt

The second consideration after understanding the cost of college is determining how to finance it. Some students are fortunate enough to have some form of family financial assistance, but student loans end up financing a significant portion of higher education in the U.S. 32% of Purdue University Main Campus students receive U.S. Federal Student Loans with an average annual Federal Loan aid amount of $5,219.

Example Loan Payments and Costs

How much are student loan payments for Purdue University Main Campus? Obviously this varies based on a number of factors - offsetting financial aid you receive, percentage of fee you pay upfront while enrolled and the interest rate on your loans. We've modeled a sample student loan based on current Stafford loan rates to give you an approximate idea.

The following are the costs for a loan if you borrowed $50,136, 100% of the estimated average net price for a four year program and paid nothing while enrolled. The total of all payments including interest would sum $57,402.33. This could be your effective total out of pocket cost of an education at Purdue University Main Campus. Note that this calculation assumes you don't pay full list price tuition, are part of the reported 44% of students at this school who receive financial aid and you are paying an average annual net price of $12,534. If you do not financially qualify for a reduced net price, your student loan payments could be significantly higher than this example. Use our Purdue University Main Campus student loan calculator below to change loan assumptions and recalculate.

Student loans are not free money and must be repaid. You cannot dismiss student loans by via bankruptcy.

Affording Student Loan Payments and Post Graduation Salary

Can I afford to attend Purdue? In the end, the answer comes down a determination if you will earn enough to comfortably pay back a student loan with your post graduation salary. This is an extremely important point to consider. In order to afford student loan payments and still meet all your other costs of living, it is recommended not to borrow more than you can pay back using 10% of your monthly income earned after graduation. If you're considering attending Purdue University Main Campus, you need to carefully consider if it will be realistic to make the post graduation loan payments based on your expected salary.

Using the 10% of salary threshold, an annual income of $57,402.33 would be needed to afford a $478.35 monthly payment in the example $50,136.00 loan modeled above. You will need to determine if it is at all realistic that you will be earning this type of salary after graduation. This assumes a loan payback over 10 years. You can change the terms of this example loan using the student loan calculator below.

Estimated Future Cost and Expected Tuition Increase

What will it cost to send your child to Purdue University Main Campus in the future? Nationally, university tuition prices are rising around 5% per year. Looking out five, ten, fifteen or eighteen years, these are CollegeCalc's estimates how much you could expect to pay for a 4 year degree assuming tuition increases at the national average rate. Estimated future prices are based on the current in-state 4 year cost of $91,528.00. Use the college savings plan calculator below to perform a more comprehensive analysis on future costs and how much you will need to save for Purdue University Main Campus.

Calculators

Use the calculators below to formulate a college savings plan for Purdue University Main Campus or model a student loan.

About Purdue University Main Campus

Purdue University Main Campus is a four year public college located in West Lafayette, Indiana.  Full time enrollment is 38,395 and part time is 6,079. Learn more about getting accepted at Purdue University Main Campus at CollegeSimply.

Students attending this school may pursue both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

For Profit / Not For Profit Status

Purdue University Main Campus is a public not for profit institution. Public schools often represent the best value for your education dollar, especially when students qualify for in-state tuition.