NorthWestern 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,768

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

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

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,768

Cost of attendance at Northwestern 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.

Illinois's average	$19,104
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 Northwestern University was $29,999. 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

NorthWestern net price calculator

$29,999

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

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of NorthWestern 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	$29,999	$1,655 (6%)	$8,911	$6,236	$9,389	$19,870	$46,687
2021	$28,344	$2,148 (8%)	$245	$917	$5,849	$15,686	$41,660
2020	$26,196	$1,344 (5%)	$1,866	$3,995	$6,452	$16,784	$43,465
2019	$27,540	$1,441 (6%)	$7,786	$6,402	$10,700	$17,684	$40,693
2018	$26,099	$3,227 (11%)	$6,497	$8,883	$10,807	$19,460	$39,852
2017	$29,326	$1,226 (4%)	$9,339	$7,150	$12,763	$22,983	$40,222
2016	$30,552	$1,885 (7%)	$13,940	$11,545	$16,275	$25,071	$42,662
2015	$28,667	$66	$11,700	$12,982	$15,290	$28,038	$43,125
2014	$28,601	--	$15,841	$15,436	$17,920	$26,969	$41,946

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northwestern 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	$83,838	$2,555 (3%)	$60,768	$21,504	$1,566
2021	$81,283	$2,629 (3%)	$58,701	$20,920	$1,662
2020	$78,654	$4,006 (5%)	$56,691	$20,325	$1,638
2019	$74,648	$1,668 (2%)	$54,567	$18,476	$1,605
2018	$72,980	$2,484 (4%)	$52,678	$18,642	$1,660
2017	$70,496	$2,436 (4%)	$50,855	$18,021	$1,620
2016	$68,060	$2,541 (4%)	$49,047	$17,393	$1,620
2015	$65,519	$2,326 (4%)	$47,251	$16,354	$1,914
2014	$63,193	$2,353 (4%)	$45,527	$15,788	$1,878
2013	$60,840	--	$43,779	$15,219	$1,842

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does NorthWestern provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 4,409 dormitories available to its students at $11,271 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at NorthWestern is $1,252 per month.
Does NorthWestern provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at NorthWestern for one academic year is $6,993, which works out to $777 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: NorthWestern estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,566.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, NorthWestern 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: $3,240

If living off-campus, with family: $3,111

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,240
How much is NorthWestern application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $95 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: NorthWestern offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northwestern University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$7,143	$7,123
For out-of-state students	$7,143	$7,123

Housing and Meal

Northwestern University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Northwestern University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,993	$11,271	N/A	0	4,409
2021	$6,738	$10,878	N/A	14	4,114
2020	$6,527	$10,492	N/A	14	4,134
2019	$6,526	$10,100	N/A	14	3,977
2018	$6,300	$9,747	N/A	14	3,966
2017	$6,674	$8,815	N/A	19	3,658
2016	$6,436	$8,500	N/A	19	4,162

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northwestern 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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