by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Purdue University Northwest.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,423 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,212. All in all, a typical on-campus student at Purdue University Northwest can expect to spend about $17,929 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Purdue University Northwest.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,119 | $14,356 |
| — Housing | $6,423 | |
| — Meals | $4,212 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,212 | $5,023 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 | $598 |
| Total | $17,929 | $19,977 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
The projected four-year total comes to about $75,718 in housing, food and other expenses.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Purdue University Northwest.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,048 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,382 |
| One Year Ago | $13,309 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,119 |
| One Year From Now * | $13,507 |
| Two Years From Now * | $13,907 |
| Three Years From Now * | $14,320 |
| Four Years From Now * | $14,744 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 3.0% per year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $18,317 in their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $19,554 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $18,717 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $75,718 for a four-year degree, versus about $37,034 for a two-year stay.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 808 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |