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The cost of a Northwestern education varies by school. Review this section for information on tuition and fees, including details of what each fee covers. If you have any questions about tuition, fees, or your bill, please contact Student Finance or visit our FAQ page.
Tuition and fees are subject to change based on non-full-time enrollment. These costs reflect a standard academic year: fall, winter and spring terms. Review the 2-year live-on requirement for all incoming undergraduate students.
Last year, we spent over $200 million on financial aid support for undergraduate students. Tuition for the 2023–24 academic year is $67,158. Total expenses (including fees, books, room and board, transportation expenses and transportation) are estimated at $94,878.
Northwestern University's tuition is $65,997. Compared with the national average cost of tuition of $43,477, Northwestern University is more expensive.
The University provides a tuition and fee installment Prepayment Plan, which offers the benefit of prepaying the educational costs for the academic year in monthly payments without incurring finance or interest charges.
Apr 16, 2024 · Northwestern University announced a 3.5% increase in undergraduate tuition for the 2024-2025 school year and an increase of more than 6.2% in undergraduate financial aid to $307 million. The total cost for undergraduates living on campus will be $89,448.
Tuition and fees for all undergraduate students except those in the School of Professional Studies* are listed below, including details of what each fee covers. This page also gives estimated amounts for costs that may vary. Additionally, be sure to check out Common Fees and Payment Due Dates.
