Early Start Costs
Summer tuition at Purdue charges per credit hour up to five credits and then one flat rate for six to nine credit hours.
On-Campus
| Estimated Costs | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident | International* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees (1-5 credits) | $347.85/credit hour | $948.30/credit hour | $1,018.30/credit hour |
| Tuition/Fees (6-9 credits) | $2,498.00 | $7,198.50 | $7,853.50 |
|
5-week Housing/Meals "2024 Think Summer" housing contract |
$1,250.00-$1,500.00 | $1,250.00-$1,500.00 | $1,250.00-$1,500.00 |
Commuter
| Estimated Costs | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident | International* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees (1-5 credits) | $347.85/credit hour | $948.30/credit hour | $1,018.30/credit hour |
| Tuition/Fees (6-9 credits) | $2,498.00 | $7,198.50 | $7,853.50 |
Online
| Estimated Costs | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident | International** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees (1-5 credits) | $347.85/credit hour | $948.30/credit hour | $1,018.30/credit hour |
| Tuition/Fees (6-9 credits) |
$2,498.00 |
$7,198.50 |
$7,853.50 |
*International students who are, or will be, inside the United States and wish to participate in Early Start at the West Lafayette campus must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours. No more than three credits hours delivered in an online or distance format may count toward the minimum enrollment requirement.
**International students who opt in to participate in Early Start from outside the United States, via the fully online format, may not enter the United States more than 30 days before the start of the fall 2024 semester.
***Some majors may require differential fees.
Financial Aid
Complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15, 2024, to maximize your eligibility for free money. This is the only FAFSA you will need for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025. Students will also need to apply for summer aid in your myPurdue portal. More information will be included in the Next Steps email after switching to Early Start.
Please contact the Division of Financial Aid by email at facontact@purdue.edu or call 765-494-5050 with any questions you might have about financial aid. We know it can be confusing!