Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability and Cost
Average Net Price
Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$22,968
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$34,250
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$34,250
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$10,200
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| Books and Supplies |
$1,150
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| Tuition Payment Plan |
Yes
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Financial Aid:
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Financial Aid Email:
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Aid & Grants
0
100
96%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students receiving state aid
Students receiving federal aid
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,256
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,167
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,455
29%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5,506
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,167
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants
Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$9,767,614
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$11,581,458
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,173
Students receiving federal loans
64%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,367
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,518
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
2%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$215
What Students Are Saying
Northwestern is EXPENSIVE; however, do not be turned away by the high price tag. Financial aid is extremely accessible, and most students receive a substantial amount.
As far as classes go, you definitely receive what you pay for. They are challenging, yet intriguing and thought provoking.
The only drawback is the cafeteria food. But then again, what institution of higher learning actually has decent food?
As far as classes go, you definitely receive what you pay for. They are challenging, yet intriguing and thought provoking.
The only drawback is the cafeteria food. But then again, what institution of higher learning actually has decent food?
Laura from Gretna, NE
This school is expensive, but it's worth it! The professors are smart and passionate about their subject areas. The staff is helpful and friendly. The student body is tight-knit and welcoming. Plus, there is a lot of financial aid, and workstudy jobs are available to anyone on campus.
Meghan from Yankton, SD
Private Institutions = EXPENSIVE...
However, they are extremely generous with financial aid. I became friends with the employees of the Fin. Aid department because they would work with me PERSONALLY to help my in my financial situations. I am thankful that they saw me, as a person, with a difficult financial situation, rather than just a student ID number with a debt.
Bottom Line: I would pay that ridiculously expensive tuition ANYTIME just to be at that school.
However, they are extremely generous with financial aid. I became friends with the employees of the Fin. Aid department because they would work with me PERSONALLY to help my in my financial situations. I am thankful that they saw me, as a person, with a difficult financial situation, rather than just a student ID number with a debt.
Bottom Line: I would pay that ridiculously expensive tuition ANYTIME just to be at that school.
Jamiella
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