Fall 2022 to Summer 2023 Rates
See a full breakdown of Fall 2022 to Summer 2023 per-semester tuition and fee rates at Purdue University Northwest.
Undergraduate Tuition and Composite Fees
Fall/Spring – charged per credit for first 11 hours
Summer – charged per credit for all hours
| Cost Type | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident | International or Pre-2018 Non Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $245.75 | $368.65 | $588.95 |
| Composite Fee What's This? | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Total | $272.45 | $395.35 | $615.65 |
Charged at a single “banded” rate
Does not apply to summer term
| Cost Type | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident | International or Pre-2018 Non Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,686.50 | $5,529.65 | $8,834.15 |
| Composite Fee What's This? | $400.30 | $400.30 | $400.30 |
| Total | $4,086.80 | $5,929.55 | $9,234.45 |
Charged at a single “banded” rate up to 18 credit hours and then per credit hour after that.
Does not apply to summer term
| Cost Type | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident | International or Pre-2018 Non Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,686.50+ 245.75/cr | $5,529.50+ 368.65/cr | $8,834.15+ 588.95/cr |
| Composite Fee What's This? | $400.30+ 26.70/cr | $400.30+ 26.70cr | $400.30+ 26.70/cr |
| Total | $4,086.80+ 272.45/cr | $5,929.55+ 395.35/cr | 9,234.45+ 615.65/cr |
** Students taking more than 18 credit hours per semester will pay the full-time student rate, plus the per credit rate for each additional credit hour above 18.
Graduate Tuition and Composite Fees
Charged per credit hour.
| Cost Type | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident | International* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $311.00 | $466.50 | $686.15 |
| Composite Fee What's This? | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 |
| Total | $330.95 | $486.45 | $706.10 |
*Domestic non-resident students enrolled prior to fall 2018 will be assessed at the international rate.
Additional Fees
These apply to new or transfer students, per semester.
Summer students will always pay the part-time rate.
Undergraduate
| College | Full-time Undergraduate | Part-time Undergraduate |
|---|---|---|
| Business | $218.65 | $161.65 |
| Engineering | $289.75 | $231.85 |
| Nursing | $218.65 | $161.65 |
| Technology | $246.00 | $214.80 |
Graduate
| College | Full-time Graduate | Part-time Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Business | $273.30 | $214.80 |
| Engineering | $317.05 | $258.40 |
| Nursing | $273.30 | $214.80 |
| Technology | $273.30 | $ 258.40 |
- Lab Fee: $71.35 (per lab hour)
- Late Fees: $8.50
- Dual-Credit Enrollment (Priority Classes): $25
- Dual-Credit Enrollment (Non-Priority Classes): $105.10
- Transcript Evaluation Fee: $30
- Readmission Fee: $100
- Graduate Application Fee (West Lafayette): $60
- Grad Late Fee: $150
- Application Fee: $25
- Degree Only Fee: $204.32
- International Student Fee: $155
- Internship/Coop/Industrial Practice Fee: $400
Composite Fee Breakdown
The composite fee, generated by a required student fee, is used to support student technology (i.e. computer labs and classrooms, smart technology in classrooms, projectors, computers, printers), the repair and maintenance of academic and student service buildings and infrastructure, student activities, intramurals, intercollegiate athletics, the fitness centers, maintenance of parking facilities, and debt service.
| Undergraduate | Percentage | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee | 35.07% | $9.09 |
| Facility Fee | 6.57% | $1.70 |
| R&R Fee | 12.96% | $3.36 |
| Parking Fee | 20.09% | $5.21 |
| Student Service Fee | 25.31% | $6.56 |
| Total | 100% | $25.93 |
| Graduate | Percentage | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee | 46.96% | $9.09 |
| Facility Fee | 8.80% | $1.70 |
| R&R Fee | 17.35% | $3.36 |
| Parking Fee | 26.89% | $5.21 |
| Total | 100% | $19.36 |
College of Nursing Online Programs
On-campus bachelor’s and master’s programs are charged the standard tuition and fees above.
Summer 2022 Term
- Per Credit: $378.01
- Per Three-Credit Course: $1,134.03
- Tuition for Nursing Courses: $12,852.34
- Tuition for Nursing Courses After Scholarship: $10,574.34
Fall 2022, Spring 2023 and Summer 2023 Terms
- Per Credit: $384.82
- Per Three-Credit Course: $1,134.03
- Tuition for Nursing Courses: $12,852.34
- Tuition for Nursing Courses After Scholarship: $10,574.34
Explore the Online RN to BSN Program
Tuition for the 34 nursing credits required at PNW is $13,083.88. New students may receive a scholarship to reduce tuition for the nursing credits to $10,805.88.
Program cost will increase for students who do not bring in transfer credit for non-nursing required courses. Scholarship eligibility is subject to change for students who have previously dropped out of the program. Additional fees may apply.
The University reserves the right to increase prices and/or discontinue the scholarship at any time. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees.
Summer 2022 Term
- Per Credit: $474.46
- Per Three-Credit Course: $1,423.38
- Tuition for Program:
- Nurse Executive: $15,182.72
- Nursing Education: $16,606.10
Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 Terms
- Per Credit: $482.69
- Per Three-Credit Course: $1,448.07
- Tuition for Program:
- Nurse Executive: $15,446.08 for 32 credit hours
- Nursing Education: $16,894.15 for 35 credit hours
Scholarship
Scholarship for Purdue Northwest RN-to-BSN Alumni: $1,000
Tuition includes fees, with the exception of differential fees. Differential fees are assessed once each traditional semester and are $214.80 when registered for less than 8 hours and $273.30 for 8 hours or more.
Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees.
- Indiana residents: $746.17 per credit hour
- Non-Indiana residents: $977.75 per credit hour
An additional $102.92 per credit hour will be assessed for residency and practicum courses