Purdue University-Main Campus
4 Year Degrees
Main Campus
Great Lakes Region
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Average Annual Tuition at Purdue University-Main Campus
The latest data we have for Purdue University-Main Campus's annual average net costs are from 2021. These costs and and the average Indiana schools include tuition, fees, living expenses, books, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.
| In-state Tuition | Out-of-state Tuition | Median Debt | Avgerate Net Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $9,992 | $28,794 | $19,500 | $13,377 |
| IN Average | $8,052 | $21,453 | $21,063 | $11,444 |
As you can see, annual costs at Purdue University-Main Campus have risen over the last few years, and are projected to continue to skyrocket based on our analysis.
Actual Costs Projected Costs
Colleges and universities across the United States experienced cost (tuition + living) increases of 2.5% in 2019. This most recent inflation figure was down slightly from the 2.9 percent in 2018 and 3.4 percent in 2017, but still underscores the rising costs of sending your children to higher education.
These rising costs are hitting closer to home in Indiana as well. Indiana's' higher education costs rose by 16.1% in just the last 10 years, ranking as the 45th highest state.
Purdue University-Main Campus Financial Assistance
24% of students enrolled at Purdue University-Main Campus receive some form of Federal loan assistance. You can view Purdue University-Main Campus's student aid calculator here.
Use a 529 Plan to Offset Rising Education Costs
One of the most sound investments you can make to help pay for your child's higher education is by using a 529 plan. These funds grow in a tax-free environment, and generally have a 3-5% rate of return. The only catch is that all funds need to be used for higher education, and if not... there are monetary penalties imposed when withdrawn for other uses.
Two of the three Indiana 529 college savings programs are managed by Ascensus College Savings: The CollegeChoice 529 Direct and the CollegeChoice Advisor. The newest Indiana 529 plan is the CollegeChoice CD, which offers FDIC-insured savings options.
| State Plan Name: | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
|---|---|
| Minimum Contribution: | $10 |
| Maximum Contribution: | up tp $450,000 per beneficiary for total contributions to all state-sponsored 529 plans in Indiana |
| Fees: | Investment portfolios charge between 0.18% and 0.82% based on the amount you invested. There’s an annual account maintenance fee of $20 for non-residents, which is waived if your accounts total $25,000 or more. |
Indiana School Statistics
We've analyzed all other higher education schools in IN, and wrapped it up nicely into a report for you. View our IN analysis report.
There are 13 other accredited public schools located in the state of Indiana. You can view all IN schools here.