IPFW 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,857

Cost of attendance at Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,265

Cost of attendance at Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Purdue University Fort Wayne was $11,820. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at IPFW

IPFW net price calculator

$11,820

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Indiana and nationwide.

Indiana's average	$9,921
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of IPFW for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,820	$251 (2%)	$5,798	$7,358	$11,154	$14,802	$16,007
2021	$12,071	$627 (5%)	$7,414	$8,427	$13,015	$16,322	$16,381
2020	$11,444	$1,249 (12%)	$7,129	$7,686	$12,023	$15,968	$16,192
2019	$10,195	$729 (7%)	$7,300	$7,892	$13,173	$16,253	$17,284
2018	$10,924	$996 (10%)	$8,626	$8,884	$13,351	$16,025	$17,071
2017	$9,928	$92	$8,275	$8,987	$12,862	$16,475	$17,264
2016	$9,836	$702 (8%)	$8,199	$8,693	$12,724	$15,801	$16,443
2015	$9,134	$3,201 (26%)	$5,800	$8,417	$13,823	$17,158	$17,888
2014	$12,335	--	$14,323	$13,183	$15,934	$18,837	$18,837

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Purdue University Fort Wayne's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,441	$1,197 (5%)	$8,857	$13,344	$1,240
2021	$22,244	$622 (3%)	$8,730	$12,274	$1,240
2020	$22,866	$666 (3%)	$8,589	$13,037	$1,240
2019	$22,200	$399 (2%)	$8,450	$12,500	$1,250
2018	$21,801	$122	$8,330	$12,071	$1,400
2017	$21,679	$71	$8,213	$12,066	$1,400
2016	$21,750	$159	$8,080	$12,270	$1,400
2015	$21,591	$3,057 (12%)	$7,949	$12,242	$1,400
2014	$24,648	$142	$7,013	$16,235	$1,400
2013	$24,790	--	$6,876	$16,514	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does IPFW provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,328 dormitories available to its students at $6,188 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at IPFW is $688 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: IPFW estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,240.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, IPFW estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,502

If living off-campus, with family: $3,502

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,502
How much is IPFW application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: IPFW offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Purdue University Fort Wayne cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$295	$364
For out-of-state students	$709	$824

Housing and Meal

Purdue University Fort Wayne offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Purdue University Fort Wayne for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$6,188	N/A	1,328
2021	N/A	$5,248	N/A	1,328
2020	N/A	$6,108	N/A	1,247
2019	N/A	$6,108	N/A	1,140
2018	N/A	$6,844	N/A	1,204
2017	N/A	$6,844	N/A	1,204
2016	N/A	$6,844	N/A	1,204

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Purdue University Fort Wayne during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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