Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northwest is $36,035. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.96% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,694.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $37,101 which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,110. The Living costs increased by 9.33% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Washington schools with tuition changes from last year at Washington colleges tuition change page.
Northwest Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$35,000$12,906
2023-2024$36,035$14,110
Change % 2023-20242.96%9.33%
2024-2025$37,101$15,426
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Northwest University - COA
Northwest University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Northwest University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $20,959 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 7.60% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,240.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $22,553 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 7.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Northwest Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$19,478$12,906
2023-2024$20,959$14,110
Change % 2023-20247.60%9.33%
2024-2025$22,553$15,426
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Northwest University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 Northwest. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,483. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $873.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,440
2023-2024$1,483
2024-2025$1,527
Graduate2022-2023$811
2023-2024$873
2024-2025$940
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Northwest University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Northwest University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Northwest University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Northwest University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Northwest University$36,035
Gonzaga University$53,500
Seattle University$54,285
Seattle Pacific University$38,814
Pacific Lutheran University$50,964
Whitworth University$50,920

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Northwest?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Northwest is $149,351.
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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$36,549$37,070$37,598$38,134$149,351
Class of 2029Fall 2025$37,070$37,598$38,134$38,678$151,481
Class of 2030Fall 2026$37,598$38,134$38,678$39,229$153,640
Class of 2031Fall 2027$38,134$38,678$39,229$39,789$155,831
Class of 2032Fall 2028$38,678$39,229$39,789$40,356$158,052

Total College Costs Including 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 $213,560.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Northwest University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$51,834$52,851$53,898$54,977$213,560
Class of 2029Fall 2025$52,851$53,898$54,977$56,088$217,815
Class of 2030Fall 2026$53,898$54,977$56,088$57,232$222,196
Class of 2031Fall 2027$54,977$56,088$57,232$58,409$226,707
Class of 2032Fall 2028$56,088$57,232$58,409$59,621$231,351

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 $124,836.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Northwest University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$29,653$30,670$31,717$32,796$124,836
Class of 2029Fall 2025$30,670$31,717$32,796$33,907$129,091
Class of 2030Fall 2026$31,717$32,796$33,907$35,051$133,472
Class of 2031Fall 2027$32,796$33,907$35,051$36,228$137,983
Class of 2032Fall 2028$33,907$35,051$36,228$37,440$142,627

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Northwest University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Northwest University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$36,035$702 $14,110
Graduate$20,959 $702$14,110

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