by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Purdue University Fort Wayne, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Purdue University Fort Wayne amounted to $9,532 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $22,887. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,241 in-state and $1,241 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,291 | $21,646 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,241 |
| Total | $9,532 | $22,887 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Purdue University Fort Wayne charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Purdue University Fort Wayne tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Purdue University Fort Wayne is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Purdue University Fort Wayne Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Purdue University Fort Wayne has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,703 | $20,111 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,815 | $20,403 |
| One Year Ago | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,291 | $21,646 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at PFW has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $23,574 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.48%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,768. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.48%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $23,455.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,768 | $23,455 |
| In 2 Years | $10,010 | $24,037 |
| In 3 Years | $10,258 | $24,633 |
| In 4 Years | $10,512 | $25,244 |
| In 5 Years | $10,772 | $25,870 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $97,369, versus roughly $40,548 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Purdue University Fort Wayne, go to the Purdue University Fort Wayne Financial Aid page.
