Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $15,571. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Indiana residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,675 | $16,094 |
| Housing & meals | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| Books & supplies | $598 | $598 |
| Personal & travel | $4,212 | $4,212 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$7,011 | −$7,011 |
| Total cost of attendance | $15,571 | $22,990 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
PNW net price compared with other Indiana colleges
PNW has the 3rd-lowest average net price of 45 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University-Kokomo | $3,968 | 46% | $49,917 |
| 2 | Indiana University-Northwest | $5,130 | 37% | $43,361 |
| 3 | Purdue University Northwest | $6,079 | 43% | $48,318 |
| 4 | Indiana University-Southeast | $7,888 | 39% | $47,596 |
| 5 | Indiana University-East | $8,134 | 40% | $47,156 |
| 6 | Indiana University-South Bend | $8,653 | 40% | $44,947 |
| 7 | Union Bible College | $10,110 | 50% | — |
| 8 | Indiana State University | $10,873 | 43% | $48,387 |
| 9 | Vincennes University | $11,225 | 39% | $41,110 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Indiana colleges →
Why PNW costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Northwest | 72% | $6,079 | 43% | $48,318 | This school |
| Indiana State University | 81% | $10,873 | 43% | $48,387 | |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 84% | $13,171 | 36% | $45,872 | |
| Indiana University-Northwest | 73% | $5,130 | 37% | $43,361 | |
| Indiana University-South Bend | 84% | $8,653 | 40% | $44,947 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Purdue University Northwest would cost you $4,794 less per year than Indiana State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Purdue University Northwest, mostly from more Purdue University Northwest students living at home, which lowers its average (−$6,225).
- Indiana State University gives aided families $4,170 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Indiana resident | PNW | Indiana State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,675 | $10,258 | −$1,583 |
| Books & supplies | $598 | $1,200 | −$602 |
| Housing & meals | $9,097 | $11,483 | −$2,386 |
| Personal & travel | $4,212 | $2,380 | +$1,832 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$7,011 | −$786 | −$6,225 |
| Sticker price | $15,571 | $24,535 | −$8,964 |
| Average grants | −$9,492 | −$13,662 | +$4,170 |
| You pay | $6,079 | $10,873 | −$4,794 |
“+” means PNW costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
PNW cost questions
How much is tuition at PNW?
Tuition and fees are $8,675 a year for Indiana residents and $16,094 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending PNW?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $15,571 a year for Indiana residents living on campus and about $22,990 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at PNW?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $6,079 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $1,432; $48–75k pay $7,026; $110k+ pay $13,645. These figures are for Indiana residents.
How much debt do PNW graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $13,031, and 5.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Purdue University Northwest overview