Purdue 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,992

Cost of attendance at Purdue University-Main Campus 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

$28,794

Cost of attendance at Purdue University-Main Campus 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-Main Campus was $14,619. 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 Purdue

Purdue net price calculator

$14,619

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 Purdue 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	$14,619	$2,325 (19%)	$3,709	$2,955	$4,645	$11,870	$15,010
2021	$12,294	$390 (3%)	$5,995	$5,853	$8,450	$17,124	$20,859
2020	$12,684	$786 (7%)	$5,483	$5,879	$9,654	$18,565	$21,304
2019	$11,898	$219 (2%)	$4,855	$4,923	$8,420	$16,012	$20,546
2018	$12,117	$424 (4%)	$5,019	$5,639	$9,071	$16,730	$21,159
2017	$11,693	$50	$4,250	$6,005	$10,828	$17,605	$21,323
2016	$11,643	$1,438 (11%)	$4,446	$5,796	$11,233	$17,953	$20,886
2015	$13,081	$460 (3%)	$7,153	$8,073	$13,391	$18,638	$21,144
2014	$13,541	--	$7,228	$9,375	$14,745	$19,995	$21,612

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Purdue University-Main Campus'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	$22,812	$460 (2%)	$9,992	$11,810	$1,010
2021	$23,272	$1,370 (6%)	$9,992	$12,280	$1,000
2020	$21,902	$220 (1%)	$9,992	$10,720	$1,190
2019	$21,682	$70	$9,992	$10,530	$1,160
2018	$21,612	$850 (4%)	$9,992	$10,460	$1,160
2017	$22,462	No change	$10,002	$11,240	$1,220
2016	$22,462	$120	$10,002	$11,240	$1,220
2015	$22,342	$110	$10,002	$11,130	$1,210
2014	$22,232	$1,236 (5%)	$9,992	$11,040	$1,200
2013	$23,468	--	$9,900	$12,198	$1,370

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Purdue provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 15,597 dormitories available to its students at $4,860 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Purdue is $540 per month.
Does Purdue provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Purdue for one academic year is $5,398, which works out to $600 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Purdue estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,010.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Purdue 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: $1,780

If living off-campus, with family: $3,400

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,780
How much is Purdue application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Purdue offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Purdue University-Main Campus cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$348	$348
For out-of-state students	$948	$948

Housing and Meal

Purdue University-Main Campus 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-Main Campus for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,398	$4,860	N/A	15,597
2021	$5,398	$4,860	N/A	14,094
2020	$5,398	$4,860	N/A	14,901
2019	$5,398	$4,860	N/A	14,213
2018	$5,170	$4,860	N/A	12,979
2017	$5,170	$4,860	N/A	13,021
2016	$5,170	$4,860	N/A	12,003

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Purdue University-Main Campus 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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