Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Purdue University Fort Wayne is $9,254 for Indiana residents and $22,220 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.99% for Indiana residents and increased by 3.00% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($8,833) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,484.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of IPFW is $9,531 for Indiana residents and $22,886 for out-of-state students, a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
IPFW Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,985 $21,573$13,613
2023-2024$9,254$22,220$14,108
Change % 2023-20242.99%3.00%3.64%
2024-2025$9,531$22,886$14,621

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $6,846 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $15,497. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($9,763) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at IPFW is $7,051 for Indiana residents and $15,962 for out-of-state students , a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
IPFW Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,647 $15,046$13,613
2023-2024$6,846$15,497$14,108
Change % 2023-20242.99%3.00%3.64%
2024-2025$7,051$15,962$14,621

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at IPFW. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $309 for Indiana residents and $741 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $381 for Indiana residents and $861 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$300$719
2023-2024$309$741
2024-2025$318$764
Graduate2022-2023$370$836
2023-2024$381$861
2024-2025$392$887

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,108. The Living costs increased by 3.64% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The IPFW's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,302 for state residents and $39,268 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,302 for state residents and $39,268 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At IPFW
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$9,254
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$22,220
Room & Board$10,332$10,332
Personal Expenses$3,776$3,776
Books & Supplies$2,940
COA (In-State)$26,302$26,302
COA (Out-of-State)$39,268$39,268
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

IPFW Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at IPFW. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.
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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at IPFW?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at IPFW is $38,345 for Indiana residents and $92,072 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
IPFW 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$9,385$9,518$9,653$9,789$38,345
Out-of-State$22,535$22,854$23,178$23,506$92,072
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$9,518$9,653$9,789$9,928$38,887
Out-of-State$22,854$23,178$23,506$23,839$93,377
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$9,653$9,789$9,928$10,068$39,438
Out-of-State$23,178$23,506$23,839$24,177$94,699
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$9,789$9,928$10,068$10,211$39,996
Out-of-State$23,506$23,839$24,177$24,519$96,041
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$9,928$10,068$10,211$10,355$40,562
Out-of-State$23,839$24,177$24,519$24,866$97,401

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $116,183 for Indiana residents and $169,911 for out-of-state students.
IPFW 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$27,317$28,409$29,033$29,674$116,183
Out-of-State$40,466$41,745$43,115$44,585$169,911
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$28,409$29,589$30,231$30,890$121,124
Out-of-State$41,745$43,115$44,585$46,168$175,613
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$29,589$30,868$31,528$32,206$126,485
Out-of-State$43,115$44,585$46,168$47,879$181,746
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$30,868$32,257$32,936$33,634$132,319
Out-of-State$44,585$46,168$47,879$49,732$188,364
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$32,257$33,770$34,468$35,186$138,687
Out-of-State$46,168$47,879$49,732$51,747$195,526

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 78% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $91,615 for Indiana residents and $145,343 for out-of-state students.
IPFW 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$21,175$22,267$22,891$23,532$91,615
Out-of-State$34,324$35,603$36,973$38,443$145,343
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$22,267$23,447$24,089$24,748$96,556
Out-of-State$35,603$36,973$38,443$40,026$151,045
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$23,447$24,726$25,386$26,064$101,917
Out-of-State$36,973$38,443$40,026$41,737$157,178
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$24,726$26,115$26,794$27,492$107,751
Out-of-State$38,443$40,026$41,737$43,590$163,796
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$26,115$27,628$28,326$29,044$114,119
Out-of-State$40,026$41,737$43,590$45,605$170,958

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Purdue University Fort Wayne and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to IPFW
In-StateOut-of-State
Purdue University Fort Wayne$9,254$22,220
Oral Roberts University$34,100
University of Nebraska at Omaha$8,370$22,358
University of North Dakota$10,951$15,570
South Dakota State University$9,299$12,809
North Dakota State University-Main Campus$10,857$15,511

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Purdue University Fort Wayne 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
tuition & feesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,254$2,940$14,108$22,220$2,940 $14,108
Graduate$6,846 $2,940$14,108$15,497 $2,940$14,108
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