Costs & Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid is administered by the Purdue University Division of Financial Aid. Scholarships are available on a limited basis from the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Division of Financial Aid. All veterinary medical students are considered for scholarships; therefore, there is no application process. For questions relating to financial aid, students should visit the Purdue University Division of Financial Aid website or call the Division of Financial Aid at 765-494-5050.

Cost of Veterinary School

Estimates for the 2023-2024 Academic Year Veterinary Medical Budget

Summary of costs for Indiana Residents

Summary of costs for Indiana Residents
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4*
Fees/Tuition** $22,931 $22,931 $22,931 $24,993
Room/Board $10,520 $10,520 $10,520 $13,220
Books/Supplies $3,830 $660 $1400 $3,060
Travel $860 $860 $860 $1,080
Misc. $1600 $1,600 $1,600 $2,900
Loan Fee $290 $290 $290 $384
Total $40,031 $36,861 $37,601 $45,637

Summary of costs for Non-Indiana Residents

Summary of costs for Non-Indiana Residents
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4*
Fees/ Tuition** $47,759 $47,759 $47,759 $49,866
Room/ Board $10,520 $10,520 $10,520 $13,220
Books/ Supplies $3,830 $660 $1,400 $3,060
Travel $860 $860 $860 $1,080
Misc. $1,600 $1,600 $1,600 $2,900
Loan Fee $290 $290 $290 $384
Total $64,859 $61,689 $62,429 $70,510

Total Estimates for Veterinary Medical Budget (4 Years)

Estimated Veterinary Medical Budget
Fees/ Tuition Room/ Board Books/ Supplies Travel Misc. Loan Fee 4 Year Grand Total
Resident $93,786 $44,780 $8,950 $3,660 $7,700 $1,254 $160,130
Non-Resident $193,143 $44,780 $8,950 $3,660 $7,700 $1,254 $259,487
  • * Fourth year expenses are for a 12 month period.
  • Budget figures are based on a single student living off-campus.
  • Figures will vary based on individual circumstances.
  • Figures are subject to change without prior notice by the Board of Trustees
  • ** For a break down of the tuition and fee rates, visit: https://www.purdue.edu/treasurer/finance/bursar-office/tuition/fee-rates-2023-2024/graduate-student-2023-2024/