Purdue University Northwest: cost & net price by income
Hammond, Indiana
The average net price at Purdue University Northwest is about $8,463 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $6,775 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $17,408. Published in-state tuition is $8,419. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$6,775/yr
- $30k–$48k$8,608/yr
- $48k–$75k$12,829/yr
- $75k–$110k$16,690/yr
- $110k+$17,408/yr
Purdue University Northwest cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $8,463
- In-state tuition
- $8,419
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,620
- Students receiving aid
- 28%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Purdue University Northwest actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Purdue University Northwest is about $8,463 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Purdue University Northwest cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Purdue University Northwest is about $6,775 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Purdue University Northwest?
- At Purdue University Northwest, published in-state tuition is $8,419 and out-of-state tuition is $15,620 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Purdue University Northwest worth the cost?
- FindU gives Purdue University Northwest a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)