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Tuition

All participants in the MSES program are responsible for their tuition and fees in accordance with the schedules established by Northwestern.

The following fees represent tuition costs and program-affiliated expenses for the 2024-2025 academic year. (Prospective students: please note that any annual tuition changes are typically announced by the University in April/May for the upcoming academic year; this page will be updated accordingly):​

  • Full-time tuition is $22,304 per quarter (due Nov. 1, Jan. 1, and Apr. 1) totaling $66,912 for the full program tenure​.
  • Estimated cost of living is $9,205 per quarter (for room and board, books, personal expenses, etc.) Your actual expenses will vary depending on your living situation and circumstances.​  This estimate is the maximum value for federal student loan programs.
  • Student Fees are $125 per quarter (*OPTIONAL - covers the cost of unlimited public transit during the program; student must opt IN) + $276 per quarter (*MANDATORY health services fee)​
  • Northwestern student health insurance is $5,571* annually (*may be waived with evidence of alternative, comparable coverage)
    • Northwestern requires all degree-seeking students to carry the appropriate health insurance coverage. Consequently, the University defaults each student into the Northwestern Student Health Insurance Plan (NU-SHIP) for the quarter they are admitted. ​
    • Newly admitted students must confirm enrollment or waive NU-SHIP during that quarter’s open enrollment period. Students that wish to waive coverage must demonstrate alternate, comparable coverage (through a parent's, partner's, or self-funded plan)​.
    • For additional information about NU-SHIP coverage, confirming or waiving NU-SHIP enrollment, or annual Northwestern insurance requirements, please see the Northwestern Student Insurance website. ​

Prospective students are highly encouraged to carefully review the Financing and Aid page for a breakdown of various types of financial support available.  Questions about student loans may be directed to the Evanston Office of Graduate Financial Aid, at gradfinaid@northwestern.edu.