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52.7%Acceptance
$9,992Tuition
39,637Students
83%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$72,424Earnings
#3 in IndianaPublic4-yearResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,992
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,794
Average Net Price
$13,945
Students Receiving Financial Aid
13.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,650
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,390
Books & Supplies
$1,030
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,672
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$207/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
78.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
23.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
13.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,927
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,925
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,948
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,919
$110,001+ $21,130

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than Purdue's $28,794 out-of-state sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,927 per year after aid, while those from $75,000-$110,000 households pay $18,919 annually. Over four years, that ranges from about $20,000 to $76,000 total. In-state students get the best baseline deal at $9,992 before aid kicks in.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,500, which translates to monthly payments of $207. That's manageable when you consider Purdue engineering grads earn a median $61,124 in their first year out. The engineering focus means most students land jobs quickly (96.4% employment rate) with strong starting salaries. Indiana residents from lower-income families get the sweetest deal here, attending one of the country's top engineering schools for community college prices.

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