Tuition and fees
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College is one of the biggest and best investments of your life. Northwestern provides financial aid for 100% of our full-time undergrads, so bottom line: You won't pay the full amount.
| Tuition, room and board | $44,200 |
| Average financial aid award* | -$30,000 |
| Average out-of-pocket | $14,200 |
*Individual financial aid packages, which include $5,500 in federal loans, depend on a family's FAFSA results and resources. The average financial aid award is based on an average NWC student—one with a 23.1 ACT, 3.59 GPA and expected family contribution of $18,093.
2022-23 undergraduate tuition, room and board
| Tuition (12–18 semester hours per semester) | $34,000 |
| Listed tuition, room and board costs are for the full academic year (fall and spring terms) and include a variety of meal plan arrangements from which to choose. | |
| Room & board | |
| Women's residence halls | |
| Fern Smith Hall | $10,200 |
| Stegenga Hall | $10,500 |
| Men's residence halls | |
| Colenbrander Hall | $10,200 |
| Hospers Hall | $10,200 |
| North Suites | $10,700 |
| Courtyard Village Apartments | $10,900** |
| Bolks Apartments | $10,900** |
| **Students living in campus apartments or cottages may choose a 10-meals-per-week plan that will reduce their room and board charge by $600 per year. | |
