Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University is -$1 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 and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Northern Illinois is $0 for Illinois residents and $12,932 for out-of-state students which is a 1.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 1.83% compared to the previous year. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other Illinois schools with tuition changes from last year at Illinois colleges tuition change page.
Northern Illinois Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,472 $12,472$13,860
2023-2024-$12,700$15,636
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%1.83%12.81%
2024-2025$0$12,932$17,640
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 University - COA
Northern Illinois University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Northern Illinois University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $9,090 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Northern Illinois is $0 for Illinois residents and $9,114 for out-of-state students which is 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.
Northern Illinois Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,066 $9,066$13,860
2023-2024-$1$9,090$15,636
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%0.26%12.81%
2024-2025-$9,114$17,640
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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.
Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois. The undergraduate tuition 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.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$360$360
2023-2024$0$367
2024-2025-$374
Graduate2022-2023$503$503
2023-2024-$504
2024-2025-$505
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.
Northern Illinois University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Northern Illinois University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Northern Illinois University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Northern Illinois University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Northern Illinois University$12,472$12,700
Kent State University at Kent$12,846$22,316
University of Akron Main Campus$12,799$17,239
Ohio University-Main Campus$13,746$24,114
Miami University-Oxford$17,809$40,025
University of Toledo$12,377$21,737

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Northern Illinois?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$12,277$11,868$11,473$11,091$46,709
Class of 2029Fall 2025$11,868$11,473$11,091$10,721$45,153
Class of 2030Fall 2026$11,473$11,091$10,721$10,364$43,649
Class of 2031Fall 2027$11,091$10,721$10,364$10,019$42,195
Class of 2032Fall 2028$10,721$10,364$10,019$9,685$40,790

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 $119,312.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Northern Illinois University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$29,685$29,761$29,866$30,000$119,312
Class of 2029Fall 2025$29,761$29,866$30,000$30,161$119,789
Class of 2030Fall 2026$29,866$30,000$30,161$30,351$120,379
Class of 2031Fall 2027$30,000$30,161$30,351$30,570$121,082
Class of 2032Fall 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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Northern Illinois University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$20,391$20,467$20,572$20,706$82,136
Class of 2029Fall 2025$20,467$20,572$20,706$20,867$82,613
Class of 2030Fall 2026$20,572$20,706$20,867$21,057$83,203
Class of 2031Fall 2027$20,706$20,867$21,057$21,276$83,906
Class of 2032Fall 2028$20,867$21,057$21,276$21,522$84,722

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 Northern Illinois University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Northern Illinois University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving 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
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