In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,475

Cost of attendance at Northwestern College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,475

Cost of attendance at Northwestern College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $17,869

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 Northwestern College was $18,488. 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 Northwestern College

Northwestern College net price calculator

$18,488

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

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $24,387
Below is the net price of Northwestern College 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 $18,488 $5,933 (24%) $18,804 $19,240 $23,229 $27,975
2021 $24,421 $1,461 (6%) $23,931 $23,789 $22,581 $29,246 $30,021
2020 $22,960 $1,379 (6%) $23,445 $23,892 $27,496 $29,862
2019 $21,581 -- $22,785 $25,143 $21,958

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northwestern College'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 $31,283 No change $18,475 $11,260 $1,548
2021 $31,283 $1,000 (3%) $18,475 $11,260 $1,548
2020 $32,283 $1,000 (3%) $19,475 $11,260 $1,548
2019 $31,283 $1,000 (3%) $18,475 $11,260 $1,548
2018 $30,283 $83 $17,475 $11,260 $1,548
2017 $30,200 $215 $17,475 $11,260 $1,465
2016 $30,415 $4,784 (14%) $17,605 $11,260 $1,550
2015 $35,199 $1,777 (5%) $17,010 $16,689 $1,500
2014 $33,422 $75 $16,290 $15,632 $1,500
2013 $33,347 -- $16,215 $15,632 $1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Northwestern College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,548.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Northwestern College 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: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $7,208
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,160
How much is Northwestern College application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $25.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Northwestern College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northwestern College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $480 Not Available
For out-of-state students $480 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northwestern College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered