For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northwestern is $63,468. The 2023 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.44% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $60,852.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2023-2024 is $66,288 which is a 4.4% increase compared to 2023's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $24,336. The Living costs increased by 13.17% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
Northwestern Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2021-2022 | $60,768 | $21,504 |
2022-2023 | $63,468 | $24,336 |
Change % 2022-2023 | 4.44% | 13.17% |
2023-2024 | $66,288 | $27,541 |
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $53,024 for the academic year 2022-2023. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $51,949.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $49,703 for the academic year 2023-2024 which is a 6.3% decrease compared to 2023's rate.
Northwestern Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2021-2022 | $56,567 | $21,504 |
2022-2023 | $53,024 | $24,336 |
Change % 2022-2023 | -6.26% | 13.17% |
2023-2024 | $49,703 | $27,541 |
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Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
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 Northwestern. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $7,460. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $6,677.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2022-2023)
| Year | Cost Per Credit Hour |
Undergraduate | 2021-2022 | $7,143 |
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2022-2023 | $7,460 |
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2023-2024 | $7,791 |
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Graduate | 2021-2022 | $7,123 |
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2022-2023 | $6,677 |
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2023-2024 | $6,259 |
The 2023 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2024 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Northwestern University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Northwestern University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Northwestern University | $63,468 |
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Indiana University-Bloomington | $11,447 | $39,120 |
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Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,485 | $36,722 |
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Michigan State University | $15,372 | $41,958 |
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $9,872 | $26,984 |
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The Pennsylvania State University | $15,890 | $25,574 |