Purdue University Fort Wayne

What is the cost of studying for a year at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

For the reported 2024-25 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled approximately $9,532 for Indiana residents and $22,887 for out-of-state students. These are published charges before individual grants or scholarships and do not represent the full cost of attendance.

• Indiana-resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $9,532.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition and required fees: $22,887.
• Reported room and board allowance: $11,669.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $2,950.

Adding the listed housing, meals, and books amounts to resident tuition and fees gives about $24,151; the equivalent out-of-state subtotal is about $37,506. Neither subtotal includes all potential transportation, personal, or program-specific expenses, and an individual student's housing and materials costs may differ. Part-time students are charged differently from full-time students.

Net price is a different measure: it estimates costs after grant and scholarship aid, not after loans. For students from families with annual income up to $48,000, the reported average net price was $8,703. It was $18,430 for the $75,001-$110,000 income band. Those averages cannot substitute for a personal aid offer.

Federal and state grants, institutional scholarships, and federal loans may be available to eligible students. In the reported aid data, 97% received some form of financial aid, while 24% received student loans; the two categories should not be confused. Applicants should complete the FAFSA and check Purdue Fort Wayne's scholarship requirements and priority dates. Students using veterans' or military education benefits should also have their specific benefit and enrollment certified before relying on it in a budget.

What are the work-study opportunities at Purdue University Fort Wayne?

Purdue Fort Wayne students may seek part-time campus employment, and eligible students may qualify for Federal Work-Study through their financial aid package. Work-Study is an eligibility-based employment program, not a grant paid automatically or a guarantee of a job.

Students ordinarily need to complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal aid and then apply for available positions. Ordinary student jobs can be open to applicants without a Work-Study award; the funding arrangement and eligibility rules differ. Before counting anticipated wages toward a semester bill, students should confirm the job's hours, pay, and start date.

For career development beyond part-time work, Purdue Fort Wayne's career resources can help students explore majors and occupations, prepare application materials, look for internships, and connect with employers through postings or events. An internship or career-service appointment is an opportunity for support, not evidence that a graduate has received a job offer.