by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Purdue University Fort Wayne charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on PFW costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Purdue University Fort Wayne the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $21,265 in 2020-2021. If you were a Indiana resident, the yearly charges were $8,857.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $20,111 | $1,154 | $21,265 |
| In-State | $7,703 | $1,154 | $8,857 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $21,265 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Purdue University Fort Wayne was high when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. PFW only charges $8,857 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how PFW compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Purdue University Fort Wayne Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Purdue University Fort Wayne increased with an average annual rate of 1.58% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $9,139 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at PFW to be $18,423, and $37,433 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.58% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $21,942 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $44,231 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at PFW, and $89,872 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at PFW.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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