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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Tuition after aid$0
Room, board & fees$0
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
Under $30k$1,961/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$6,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$14,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$28,000/yr after aid
$110k+$54,224/yr after aid
The full cost
Sticker (cost of attendance)$84,653
Tuition & fees$63,468
Room & board$20,334
Average net price$29,200
Students on aid62%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students
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