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 | $42,500 |
| Average financial aid award* | -$28,000 |
| Average out-of-pocket | $14,500 |
*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.
2020-21 undergraduate tuition, room and board
| Tuition (12–18 semester hours) | $32,700 |
| 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 | $9,800 |
| Stegenga Hall | $10,050 |
| Men's residence halls | |
| Colenbrander Hall | $9,800 |
| Hospers Hall | $9,800 |
| North Suites | $10,300 |
| Courtyard Village Apartments | $10,500** |
| Bolks Apartments | $10,500** |
| **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. | |
