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$22,812,
Sticker Price
Cost of Attendance
$9,127
Net Price
Cost of Attendance
$19,500
Median Debt
Cost of Attendance

Costs

In-State
Tuition
$9,992
Books & Supplies
$1,010
Room & Board
$10,030
Other
$1,780
Total
$22,812
Out-of-State
Tuition
$28,794
Books & Supplies
$1,010
Room & Board
$10,030
Other
$1,780
Total
$41,614

Since Purdue is a public university, there are different costs for in-state students and out-of-state students. The sticker price at Purdue is $22,812 for in-state students in IN, and $41,614 for out-of-state students. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.


It’s also important to note that the cost of attendance can vary from year to year and typically it will rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated every year to take any price increases, as well as any changes in your financial situation, into account.

Stamps Scholarship at Purdue

Purdue participates in the Stamps Scholarship Program, which means that they offer recurring scholarships to select admitted students. These awards range between $6,000 to $90,000 per year. Many schools automatically consider admitted students for Stamps Scholarships. However, some schools have a separate application process; be sure to check Purdue's website for information on how to apply.

Midwest Student Tuition Exchange

Purdue is in a state that participates in the Midwest Student Exchange. That means that if you are a resident of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin, you may qualify for discounted tuition at Purdue. This program applies to both private and public institutions, although the discount at private institutions is lower. Check their website for more information on eligibility and what your discount would be.

Purdue University-Main Campus Financial Aid

Students who are applying for financial aid at Purdue University-Main Campus need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.


The FAFSA code for Purdue University-Main Campus is 001825.


If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.

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Pell Grants at Purdue University-Main Campus

14% of students at Purdue University-Main Campus receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Purdue University-Main Campus.


You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.

Outside Scholarships

Purdue students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:


Purdue University-Main Campus Financial Aid Resources

If you are looking for more information about financial aid and scholarships at Purdue or have questions that are specific to your personal situation, we recommend that you reach out directly to the financial aid office!


Here’s how you can get in touch:


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