Financial Aid at PU

The average amount of financial aid is $9,819 where 45% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarship aid at Purdue University-Main Campus. The average amount of tuition & fees is $9,992 for Indiana residents and $28,794 for out-of-state students at Purdue University-Main Campus.
  • Average Financial Aid: $9,819
  • Undergraduate Tuition: $28,794 ($9,992 Indiana residents)

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All Undergraduate Student Financial Aid

For academic year 2022-2023, total 17,194 students (45% of all undergraduate students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received amount is $9,819. Grant/scholarship aid includes federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid. Next table shows the financial aid statistics for all undergraduate students by aid types at Purdue University-Main Campus.
Financial Aid Statistics at Purdue University-Main Campus
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid17,19445%$9,819
Pell Grants5,33714%$4,910
Federal Student Loans9,15324%$5,931

Beginning Student Financial Aid

For first time, full time beginning students (freshmen), total 6,162 students (60% of all freshmen) have received any type of financial aid and 5,721 students (56% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree seeking beginning undergraduate students. The average amount of grant/scholarship aid is $8,950 and the average amount of student loan aid is $9,125. Next table shows the headcount and average received amount of financial aid by source of the aid at Purdue University-Main Campus.
Beginning Students Financial Aid Statistics at Purdue University-Main Campus
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Student Financial Aid6,16260%-
Grants or Scholarship from All Sources4,93248%$8,950
Federal Grants3,18931%$3,467
Pell Grants1,32513%$4,988
Other Federal Grants3,11030%$1,430
State/Local Grants1,09911%$6,766
Institutional Grants3,42834%$7,482
Student Loans2,96029%$9,125
Federal Student Loans2,78127%$5,186
Other Student Loans6526%$19,307

Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level

Next table shows the number of students awarded and average grants/scholarship aid amount by income level for whom paying in-state tuition rate at Purdue University-Main Campus. The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution (Purdue University-Main Campus.
Financial Aid Statistics By Income Level at Purdue University-Main Campus
Income LevelNumber of StudentsNumber of Students AwardedAverage Amount Aid Awarded
All level2,1631,479$8,508
$0-$30,000364364$17,030
$30,001-$48,000309308$15,865
$48,001-$75,000370354$12,430
$75,001-$110,000392222$4,402
$110,001 or more728231$1,340

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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology) is a Private, 4-years school located in Terre Haute, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $56,674. The school has a total enrollment of 2,188 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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Saint Mary's College (Saint Mary's) is a Private, 4-years school located in Notre Dame, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $51,430. The school has a total enrollment of 1,519 and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
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Union Bible College (Union Bible) is a Private, 4-years school located in Westfield, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,230. The school has a total enrollment of 102 and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
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American College of Education (American College of Education) is a Private, 4-years school located in Indianapolis, IN. American College of Education is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education.The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,240. The school has a total enrollment of 10,003 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Vincennes (Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Vincennes) is a Public, 4-years school located in Vincennes, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,150 for Indiana residents and $7,150 for out-of-state students.
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Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Indianapolis (Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Indianapolis) is a Public, 4-years school located in Indianapolis, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,150 for Indiana residents and $7,400 for out-of-state students.
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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global (Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global) is a Private, 4-years school located in Marion, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,216. The school has a total enrollment of 10,012 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a Public, 4-years school located in Champaign, IL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $16,004 for Illinois residents and $34,501 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 56,916 and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
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Northwestern University (Northwestern) is a Private, 4-years school located in Evanston, IL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $65,997. The school has a total enrollment of 23,161 and student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%).
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University of Iowa (UI) is a Public, 4-years school located in Iowa City, IA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,964 for Iowa residents and $32,927 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 30,015 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) is a Public, 4-years school located in Ann Arbor, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $17,228 for Michigan residents and $58,072 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 51,225 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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Michigan State University (MSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in East Lansing, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $15,988 for Michigan residents and $43,372 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 50,023 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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University of Maryland-College Park (UMD) is a Public, 4-years school located in College Park, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,505 for Maryland residents and $40,306 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 40,792 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Ohio State University-Main Campus (OSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Columbus, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,859 for Ohio residents and $38,365 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 60,540 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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University of Wisconsin-Madison (Wisconsin-Madison) is a Public, 4-years school located in Madison, WI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,205 for Wisconsin residents and $40,603 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 48,956 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a Public, 4-years school located in Champaign, IL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $16,004 for Illinois residents and $34,501 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 56,916 and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
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Northwestern University (Northwestern) is a Private, 4-years school located in Evanston, IL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $65,997. The school has a total enrollment of 23,161 and student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%).
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University of Iowa (UI) is a Public, 4-years school located in Iowa City, IA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,964 for Iowa residents and $32,927 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 30,015 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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University of Maryland-College Park (UMD) is a Public, 4-years school located in College Park, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,505 for Maryland residents and $40,306 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 40,792 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (UM-Ann Arbor) is a Public, 4-years school located in Ann Arbor, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $17,228 for Michigan residents and $58,072 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 51,225 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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Michigan State University (MSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in East Lansing, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $15,988 for Michigan residents and $43,372 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 50,023 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (UMTC) is a Public, 4-years school located in Minneapolis, MN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $16,488 for Minnesota residents and $36,402 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 54,955 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Nebraska-Lincoln) is a Public, 4-years school located in Lincoln, NE. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,108 for Nebraska residents and $27,748 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 23,805 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Rutgers) is a Public, 4-years school located in New Brunswick, NJ. The 2023 tuition & fees is $17,239 for New Jersey residents and $36,001 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 50,637 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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Ohio State University-Main Campus (OSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Columbus, OH. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,859 for Ohio residents and $38,365 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 60,540 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a Public, 4-years school located in University Park, PA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $20,234 for Pennsylvania residents and $40,188 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 50,028 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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University of Wisconsin-Madison (Wisconsin-Madison) is a Public, 4-years school located in Madison, WI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,205 for Wisconsin residents and $40,603 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 48,956 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Purdue University-Main Campus (PU) is a Public, 4-years school located in West Lafayette, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,992 for Indiana residents and $28,794 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 51,528 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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