Purdue University Northwest · Cost & aid

Hammond, IN · Suburb · Public · Master's university · the Lions · Website ↗

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$29,527

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$22,326

In-state

on campus

$9,637

Average net price

top 10% for affordability in Division II

$690k

Athletic aid, women's

$4,758 per roster spot

$590k

Athletic aid, men's

$3,043 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $29,527 sticker.

Family income under $30k$4,256

$30k – $48k$4,935

$48k – $75k$10,143

$75k – $110k$13,805

Over $110k$14,972

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$689,953
Per roster spot$4,758 across 145 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$590,411
Per roster spot$3,043 across 194 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$16k / $13k
Tuition & fees$8,048 in-state · $14,933 out

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

#9Net price, under $30kof 298 · Division II #21Lowest net priceof 299 · Division II #37Lowest stickerof 293 · Division II #40Biggest discountof 293 · Division II #43Cheapest housingof 293 · Division II

Among Division II schools; every list Purdue University Northwest is on.

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