by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Purdue University Northwest, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Purdue University Northwest amounted to $8,675 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $16,094. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees totaled $852 in-state and $852 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,823 | $15,242 |
| Fees | $852 | $852 |
| Total | $8,675 | $16,094 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Purdue University Northwest charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Purdue University Northwest costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Purdue University Northwest sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Purdue University Northwest Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Purdue University Northwest has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,268 | $14,159 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,373 | $14,364 |
| One Year Ago | $7,594 | $14,795 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,823 | $15,242 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Purdue Northwest has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $16,580 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.50%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,891. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.50%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $16,495.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,891 | $16,495 |
| In 2 Years | $9,112 | $16,906 |
| In 3 Years | $9,339 | $17,327 |
| In 4 Years | $9,572 | $17,759 |
| In 5 Years | $9,810 | $18,202 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $68,487, or close to $36,914 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Purdue University Northwest, see the Purdue University Northwest Financial Aid page.
