Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)
Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University is - for Illinois residents and $12,700 for out-of-state students. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 1.83% compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Northern Illinois is - for Illinois residents and $12,932 for out-of-state students, a 1.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | $12,472 | $12,472 | $13,860 |
| 2023-2024 | - | $12,700 | $15,636 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | -100.00% | 1.83% | 12.81% |
| 2024-2025 | - | $12,932 | $17,640 |
Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is - and out-of-state tuition & fees is $9,090. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Northern Illinois is - for Illinois residents and $9,114 for out-of-state students , a 0.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Northern Illinois University has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $23,553. See the detailed law school tuition at Northern Illinois University College of Law page.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | $9,066 | $9,066 | $13,860 |
| 2023-2024 | - | $9,090 | $15,636 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | -100.00% | 0.26% | 12.81% |
| 2024-2025 | - | $9,114 | $17,640 |
Cost Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Northern Illinois. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $0 for Illinois residents and $367 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Illinois residents and $504 for out-of-state students.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $360 | $360 |
| 2023-2024 | $0 | $367 | |
| 2024-2025 | - | $374 | |
| Graduate | 2022-2023 | $503 | $503 |
| 2023-2024 | - | $504 | |
| 2024-2025 | - | $505 |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,636. The Living costs increased by 12.81% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The Northern Illinois's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,408 for state residents and $29,636 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $29,408 for state residents and $29,636 for out-of-state students.
| On-Campus | Off Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (In-State) | $12,472 | |
| Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | $12,700 | |
| Room & Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | |
| COA (In-State) | $29,408 | $29,408 |
| COA (Out-of-State) | $29,636 | $29,636 |
Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Northern Illinois Tuition Charts
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4-Years Costs of Attendance
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Northern Illinois?
For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Northern Illinois is $46,709.
Since the tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $12,277 | $11,868 | $11,473 | $11,091 | $46,709 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $11,868 | $11,473 | $11,091 | $10,721 | $45,153 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $11,473 | $11,091 | $10,721 | $10,364 | $43,649 |
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $11,091 | $10,721 | $10,364 | $10,019 | $42,195 |
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $10,721 | $10,364 | $10,019 | $9,685 | $40,790 |
COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses
The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $119,312.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $29,685 | $29,761 | $29,866 | $30,000 | $119,312 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $29,761 | $29,866 | $30,000 | $30,161 | $119,789 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $29,866 | $30,000 | $30,161 | $30,351 | $120,379 |
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $30,000 | $30,161 | $30,351 | $30,570 | $121,082 |
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $30,161 | $30,351 | $30,570 | $30,816 | $121,898 |
Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Last year, 95% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $82,136.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $20,391 | $20,467 | $20,572 | $20,706 | $82,136 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $20,467 | $20,572 | $20,706 | $20,867 | $82,613 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $20,572 | $20,706 | $20,867 | $21,057 | $83,203 |
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $20,706 | $20,867 | $21,057 | $21,276 | $83,906 |
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $20,867 | $21,057 | $21,276 | $21,522 | $84,722 |
Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges
The following table compares tuition & fees between Northern Illinois University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | $12,472 | $12,700 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $16,410 | $15,510 |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $12,799 | $17,239 |
| University at Buffalo | $10,782 | $30,572 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | $14,081 | $22,070 |
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Northern Illinois University 2024 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tuition & fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $12,700 | $1,300 | $15,636 | $12,700 | $1,300 | $15,636 |
| Graduate | $9,090 | $1,300 | $15,636 | $9,090 | $1,300 | $15,636 |