Northwestern / Financial aid
Paying for Northwestern
The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Northwestern actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.
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An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Northwestern's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.
Average net price by family income
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Northwestern cost & aid FAQ
How much does Northwestern cost after financial aid?
The average family pays about $29,200 per year at Northwestern after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $84,653. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.
What does Northwestern cost by family income?
At Northwestern, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $1,961 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $54,224 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.
Does Northwestern give financial aid to international students?
Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Northwestern's financial aid office.
Does Northwestern meet full financial need?
Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
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