Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
16,777
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
43%
Average Aid Amount
$10,024
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
5,646
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
60%
Financial Aid Information at PU
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 16,777 students (43% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $10,024. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 5,646 students (60% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Purdue University-Main Campus is $9,992 for Indiana residents and $28,794 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 16,777 students (43% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $10,024. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Purdue University-Main Campus for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 16,777 | 43% | $10,024 |
| Pell Grants | 5,011 | 13% | $5,342 |
| Federal Student Loans | 8,957 | 23% | $5,999 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 5,646 beginning students (60% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 5,028 students (54% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 5,646 | 60% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 3,627 | 39% | $11,126 |
| Federal Grants | 1,230 | 13% | $5,630 |
| Pell Grants | 1,225 | 13% | $5,322 |
| Other Federal Grants | 1,230 | 13% | $329 |
| State/Local Grants | 1,034 | 11% | $6,792 |
| Institutional Grants | 3,270 | 35% | $8,075 |
| Student Loans | 2,662 | 28% | $9,001 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2,504 | 27% | $5,142 |
| Other Student Loans | 566 | 6% | $19,587 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 4,336 have paid in-state tuition rates (46% of undergraduate students) and 5,028 students (54%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 4,336 | 46% | $9,992 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 5,028 | 54% | $28,794 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,286 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Purdue University-Main Campus. Among them, 1,991 students have lived on campus and 107 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 3,223 | 2,179 | 1,991 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 84 | 98 | 95 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 141 | 127 | 107 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 1,974 | 1,324 | $17,020,055 | $8,622 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 340 | 340 | $5,997,524 | $17,640 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 275 | 275 | $4,576,527 | $16,642 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 302 | 289 | $4,113,062 | $13,619 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 368 | 196 | $1,342,569 | $3,648 |
| $110,001 or more | 689 | 224 | $990,373 | $1,437 |
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