Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$23K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$2,950
=
Sticker Price
$22,183
$23K+$12K+$2,950=$22,183
Your Family Income
Sticker
$22,183
−
Your Aid
$9,739
=
Net Price
$12,444
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Purdue University Fort Wayne Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$22,183
Tuition and Fees
$22,887
Room and Board
$11,669
Books and Supplies
$2,950
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$9,012
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$13,171
Purdue University Fort Wayne Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$8,306
$30–48k
$8,703
$48–75k
$12,444
$75–110k
$18,430
$110k+
$20,224
Understanding Your Aid Package
Purdue University Fort Wayne has a sticker price of $22,183 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $22,183/year
Average aid: $9,012 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$12,444/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$21,500
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $26,672
Median Parent PLUS Loans$12,362
Debt Manageability
0.38x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,872
Earnings Growth
+7%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$93
59th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$28,749
25th %ile
$65,825
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Purdue University Fort Wayne Cost & Financial Aid
Purdue University Fort Wayne's published tuition is $22,183 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $12,444—a difference of $9,739.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $8,306 at Purdue University Fort Wayne. 25% of students receive Pell Grants.
Purdue University Fort Wayne offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Purdue graduates is $21,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $228 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $20,224 at Purdue—still $1,959 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
