Northwest University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,980

Cost of attendance at Northwest University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,980

Cost of attendance at Northwest University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Northwest University was $23,169. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Northwest University

Northwest University net price calculator

$23,169

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Northwest University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$23,169	$1,344 (6%)	$19,388	$19,091	$19,251	$23,040	$27,030
2021	$21,825	$185	$15,928	$14,058	$18,754	$21,372	$27,838
2020	$22,010	$1,107 (5%)	$15,871	$15,049	$18,878	$22,135	$27,127
2019	$23,117	$570 (3%)	$23,381	$24,359	$25,312	$26,808	$29,604
2018	$22,547	$1,011 (5%)	$18,539	$16,064	$19,121	$22,671	$27,331
2017	$21,536	$1,122 (5%)	$15,998	$13,577	$17,854	$20,043	$25,230
2016	$20,414	$97	$17,524	$14,329	$16,520	$21,771	$23,877
2015	$20,317	$1,394 (7%)	$15,650	$15,760	$17,323	$22,591	$25,540
2014	$18,923	--	$14,831	$15,284	$17,455	$23,700	$26,799

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northwest University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$47,320	$420	$33,980	$12,410	$930
2021	$46,900	$827 (2%)	$33,980	$12,020	$900
2020	$47,727	$1,257 (3%)	$32,960	$13,897	$870
2019	$46,470	$1,600 (4%)	$31,540	$14,090	$840
2018	$44,870	$2,910 (7%)	$30,320	$13,710	$840
2017	$41,960	$3,113 (8%)	$29,200	$11,760	$1,000
2016	$38,847	$1,119 (3%)	$28,087	$9,760	$1,000
2015	$37,728	$1,034 (3%)	$26,968	$9,760	$1,000
2014	$36,694	$1,228 (3%)	$25,934	$9,760	$1,000
2013	$35,466	--	$24,706	$9,760	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Northwest University? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,700 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Northwest University is $1,078 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Northwest University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $930.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Northwest University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,710

If living off-campus, with family: $2,710

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,710
How much is Northwest University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Northwest University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northwest University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,400	$765
For out-of-state students	$1,400	$765

Housing and Meal

**Northwest University requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Northwest University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,700	20	542
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,420	20	584
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,000	21	681
2019	N/A	N/A	$8,630	21	749
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,400	21	732
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,100	21	658
2016	N/A	N/A	$7,790	21	890

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northwest University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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