Tuition and fees
College is one of the biggest and best investments of your life. Northwestern provides financial aid for 100% of our students and is committed to making your investment in our standout education affordable.
Tuition, room and board | $43,350 |
Average financial aid award* | -$28,000 |
Average out-of-pocket | $15,350 |
*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 24.3 ACT, 3.61 GPA and expected family contribution of $13,974.
2021-22 undergraduate tuition, room and board
Tuition (12–18 semester hours) | $33,350 |
Room and board listed below are for the full academic year and include a variety of meal plan arrangements from which to choose. | |
Room & board | |
Women's residence halls | |
Fern Smith Hall | $10,000 |
Stegenga Hall | $10,300 |
Men's residence halls | |
Colenbrander Hall | $10,000 |
Hospers Hall | $10,000 |
North Suites | $10,500 |
Courtyard Village Apartments | $10,700** |
Bolks Apartments | $10,700** |
**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. |