Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus's tuition & fees has increased from $27,577 (2018) to $15,579 (2023), and the rate of tuition increase is 43.51% over the past 10 years.
The 2023 tuition & fees are the same as last year (2022) at Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus.
Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus's tuition increase rate is lower than the Indiana's average increase rate of 5.96%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.
Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends
The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by -25.68% from 2018 ($44,977).
For the current academic year 2023-2024, Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus's COA is $33,429, which is decreased by -0.62% from last year.
The following table and chart show changes to Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus's COA over the past 5 years.
On-campus living costs are not available.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have decreased 43.51% for the last 5 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $15,579. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus over last the 5 years.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,060, and it has decreased -8.62% from the year 2018 to 2023.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
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| 2018-19 | $1,160 | - |
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| 2019-20 | $1,190 | 2.59% |
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| 2020-21 | $1,050 | -11.76% |
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| 2021-22 | $1,060 | 0.95% |
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| 2022-23 | $1,060 | |
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Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 2.32% when living-off campus from the year 2018 to 2023. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2018-19 | $16,240 | - |
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| 2019-20 | $16,550 | 1.91% |
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| 2020-21 | $16,780 | 1.39% |
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| 2021-22 | $17,000 | 1.31% |
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| 2022-23 | $16,790 | -1.24% |
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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus and similar schools.
| 2024 | 2023 | Increase Rate |
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| Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus | $15,579
($6,518) | $15,579
($6,518) | - |
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| Purdue University-Main Campus | $28,794
($9,992) | $28,794
($9,992) | - |
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| Indiana University-Bloomington | $40,482
($11,790) | $39,120
($11,447) | 3.48% |
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| Purdue University Global | $14,421
($10,110) | $14,445
($10,134) | -0.17% |
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| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $33,717
($10,449) | $32,582
($10,144) | 3.48% |
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|
| Ball State University | $28,766
($10,758) | $27,924
($10,440) | 3.02% |
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