Northwestern University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | $72,980 |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$52,678 |
|
Room and Board |
$16,047 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,660 |
|
Other Expenses |
$2,595 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan |
Northwestern University Applying For Financial Aid
| undergradaid@u.northwestern.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Award Notification | Not reported |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 001739 | Free |
| CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Northwestern University Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,064 (53.6%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 905 (85.1%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 905 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 905 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Award | $48,603 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 889 (98.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $42,976 |
|
Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 491 (54.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,281 |
|
Merit-Based Gift |
Not reported |
| Merit-Based Gift | 72 (3.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,034 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,997 (48.6%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 3,612 (90.4%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 3,612 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 3,612 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Award | $45,505 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 3,547 (98.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $39,409 |
|
Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 2,355 (65.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,993 |
|
Merit-Based Gift |
Not reported |
| Merit-Based Gift | 348 (4.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,006 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 42% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $20,308 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
|
Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
|
Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
Northwestern University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Not reported |
|---|---|
|
Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Music |
|
Number of Awards |
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Not reported |
|
Number of Awards |
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | International Students |
|
Number of Awards |
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
|---|---|
| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |