Paying for Northwestern University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2023 Tuition & Fee	$63,468 4.44%	$53,024 -6.26%

The 2023 tuition & fees of Northwestern University (Northwestern) is $63,468 for prospective students and the 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $53,024. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $60,852.

57% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $47,897. It could cover 75.47% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $41,497 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

For class of 2026 who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for four(4) years is $271,273. The estimated total costs of attendance with living costs and personal expenses is $385,307 for four(4) years.

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Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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

Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics

Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)

Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.

Northwestern University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart

Northwestern University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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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Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics

Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)

Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.

Northwestern University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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
	2022-2023	$7,460
	2023-2024	$7,791
Graduate	2021-2022	$7,123
	2022-2023	$6,677
	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.

Northwestern University - Tuition per Credit Hour

Northwestern University - Books and Supplies Costs

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
Indiana University-Bloomington	$11,447	$39,120
Ohio State University-Main Campus	$12,485	$36,722
Michigan State University	$15,372	$41,958
University of Nebraska-Lincoln	$9,872	$26,984
The Pennsylvania State University	$15,890	$25,574

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

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Northwestern?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Northwestern is $271,273.

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 Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$65,162	$66,902	$68,688	$70,521	$271,273
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$66,902	$68,688	$70,521	$72,404	$278,514
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$68,688	$70,521	$72,404	$74,337	$285,949
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$70,521	$72,404	$74,337	$76,321	$293,582
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$72,404	$74,337	$76,321	$78,358	$301,420

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 2023, the estimated 4-years COA is $385,307.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Northwestern University.

Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$92,079	$94,851	$97,712	$100,666	$385,307
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$94,851	$97,712	$100,666	$103,715	$396,943
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$97,712	$100,666	$103,715	$106,863	$408,956
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$100,666	$103,715	$106,863	$110,114	$421,358
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$103,715	$106,863	$110,114	$113,470	$434,162

Last year, 57% 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 $193,719.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Northwestern University.

Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$44,182	$46,954	$49,815	$52,769	$193,719
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$46,954	$49,815	$52,769	$55,818	$205,355
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$49,815	$52,769	$55,818	$58,966	$217,368
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$52,769	$55,818	$58,966	$62,217	$229,770
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$55,818	$58,966	$62,217	$65,573	$242,574

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 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 Northwestern University.