Cost
The Office of Financial Aid calculates an estimated cost of attendance for student financial aid applicants based on federal student aid guidance.
Cost of attendance estimates vary based on enrollment level each semester and a variety of other factors and consists of direct costs (expenses paid directly to the school) and indirect costs (expenses incurred while in school). The costs below are based on enrollment for fall and spring.
Net Price Calculator
Estimate your net cost: your total cost of attendance (tuition, living expenses, etc.) after anticipated financial aid.
The tables below offer estimated costs for one year — fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters — for full-time students taking 12-18 credit hours per semester.
Tuition and Fees
| Residency | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| Indiana | $8,672 |
| Non-Indiana | $13,376 |
| International | $20,814 |
Housing and Food
| Living Situation | Housing and Food | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| On Campus | $10,076 | $2,212 |
| Off Campus | $13,900 | $3,024 |
| At Home | $3,829 | $3,024 |
Other Estimated Costs
- Personal Expenses: $2,000
- Books and Supplies: $608
- Loan Fees: Based on the actual loan fee charged
The tables below offer estimated costs for one year — fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters — for full-time students taking 8 credit hours per semester. Graduate tuition is hourly, and for every credit hour above 8 there is an additional cost.
Tuition and Fees
| Residency | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| Indiana | $5,620 |
| Non-Indiana | $8,764 |
| International | $12,720 |
Housing and Food
| Living Situation | Housing and Food | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| On Campus | $10,076 | $2,212 |
| Off Campus | $13,900 | $3,024 |
| At Home | $3,829 | $3,024 |
Other Estimated Costs
- Personal Expenses: $2,000
- Books and Supplies: $608
- Loan Fees: Based on actual loan fee charged
The tables below offer estimated costs for one year — fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters — for RN to BSN students taking 9 credit hours per semester and for MSN students taking 4 credit hours per semester.
Tuition and Fees
| Program | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| RN to BSN | $7,349 |
| MSN | $4,097 |
Housing and Food
| Living Situation | Housing and Food | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| On Campus | $10,076 | $2,212 |
| Off Campus | $13,900 | $3,024 |
Other Estimated Costs
- Personal Expenses: $2,000
- Books and Supplies: $608
- Loan Fees: Based on actual loan fee charged
The tables below offer estimated costs for one year — fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters — for the MS Technology Online and College of Nursing Programs students taking 6 credit hours per semester.
Tuition and Fees
See the tables on the Bursar’s Tuition and Fees page
Housing and Food
| Living Situation | Housing and Food | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| On Campus | $10,076 | $2,212 |
| Off Campus | $13,900 | $3,024 |
Other Estimated Costs
- Personal Expenses: $2,000
- Books and Supplies: $608
- Loan Fees: Based on actual loan fee charged
What’s Included in Cost of Attendance?
- Estimated Tuition and Fees– varies by residency, level of enrollment, College or School of enrollment and course enrollment (i.e. courses including a lab) Note: actual tuition and fees calculations and billing are done by the Bursar’s Office
- Tuition and Fees are a direct cost and are charged each semester
- Housing and Food– varies by whether a student lives in on campus residence halls, living off campus or living at home with parents; if a student is enrolled less than half-time, no housing and food allowance can be provided
- Housing charges are a direct cost for students in campus housing
- Housing and Food are an indirect cost for students living at home or in non-campus housing
- Books and Supplies– A standard allowance of $304 per semester for students in the instructional materials access program. Students who opt out will be provided a standard allowance of $50 per credit hour.
- Books and Supplies are a direct cost for students in the instructional materials access program
- Books and Supplies are an indirect cost for students who opt out of the instructional materials access program
- Transportation– A standard allowance is generally provided based on whether a student lives in on campus residence halls or either lives off campus or at home with parents
- Transportation is an indirect cost
- Personal Expenses– A standard allowance is generally provided; if a student is enrolled less than half-time no personal expense allowance can be provided
- Personal Expenses are an indirect cost
- Loan Fees – Actual loan fees you are charged if you accept a Federal Direct loan
- Licensure, Certification or a First Professional Credential – Costs to obtain the license, certification or credential while enrolled as a student in a program requiring the licensure, certification or credential
- Other Costs – Other costs such as dependent care, study abroad expenses or expenses related to a student’s disability on a case-by-case basis
- Adjustments
- Changes in enrollment, residency status and/or other factors may result in a change to the student’s cost of attendance
- Federal regulations may necessitate a reduction in awards if aid or resources exceed a student’s estimated cost of attendance
- Educational loans or other aid may be adjusted if eligibility changes occur after initial awards are offered due to factors such as additional aid being received or revisions in cost of attendance
Instructional Materials Access
This convenient program is designed to ensure every PNW student has affordable access to ALL required course materials they need to succeed, on or before the first day of class each semester.
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