Northwestern University: cost & net price by income
Evanston, Illinois
Here's what students actually pay to attend Northwestern University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $245 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $41,660. Published in-state tuition is $65,997. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$245/yr
- $30k–$48k$917/yr
- $48k–$75k$5,849/yr
- $75k–$110k$15,686/yr
- $110k+$41,660/yr
Northwestern University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $65,997
- Out-of-state tuition
- $65,997
- Students receiving aid
- 60%
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FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Northwestern University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Northwestern University is about $245 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Northwestern University?
- At Northwestern University, published in-state tuition is $65,997 and out-of-state tuition is $65,997 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Northwestern University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Northwestern University a value grade of A — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)