West Lafayette, IN · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $9,992 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $28,794 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,030 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,050 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $22,508 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $14,000 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $8,508 less than the sticker price — about 38% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Football (126), Track & Field (97), Baseball (45), Swimming & Diving (38), Wrestling (34), Basketball (18), Golf (10), Tennis (8) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (120), Swimming & Diving (45), Soccer (36), Softball (24), Volleyball (24), Basketball (15), Golf (11), Tennis (11) |
| Softball conference | Big Ten |
| Head softball coach | Magail Frezzotti |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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