2022-23 Kellogg School of Management Tuition and Fees
A clear look at the costs.
These tuition and fee amounts are from a previous year. To view university charges for the current year, please see current Tuition and Fees
These are the charges you can expect to see on your tuition bill. Understanding your total estimated costs now can help you plan ahead and budget confidently. After you apply, you'll be able to see how our various financial aid options help cover expenses and help make Northwestern affordable for everyone.
For a full estimate of all static and incidental costs, see Cost of Attendance. Keep in mind, you may encounter additional possible charges, such as late fees, depending on your program. For the billing schedule, see Payment Due Dates.
If you have questions about tuition, fees or your bill, please contact Student Finance or visit our FAQ page. View tuition and fees from previous years.
Two-Year MBA
Full time is 3 to 5 units, for both new and returning students.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Part-time is less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Covers special services and programs for students. Billed on your first tuition and fees bill.
Covers special services and programs for students. Charged on a quarterly basis.
For more information about first-year fees and cost of attendance, please visit Kellogg's Finance Your MBA page.
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
All full-time Northwestern students are required to have health insurance coverage, either through the NU-SHIP or the student's or parent's own health insurance carrier. The University will automatically enroll you in NU-SHIP at the start of the fall term unless you waive this coverage by the deadline and provide proof of other adequate coverage. Consult with the Student Health Insurance Office for more information.
The cost of health insurance is not automatically included in the cost of attendance. However, students who are required to enroll in NU-SHIP but do not have the resources to cover the cost may request additional assistance from our office. If eligible, assistance may be provided in the form of a loan or institutional grant assistance. Be sure to complete and submit a Health Insurance Assistance Request by the deadline, signed by both student and a parent.
One-Year MBA
Full time is 3 to 5 units, for both new and returning students.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Part-time is less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Covers special services and programs for students. Billed on your first tuition and fees bill.
Covers special services and programs for students. Charged on a quarterly basis.
For more information about first-year fees and cost of attendance, please visit Kellogg's Finance Your MBA page.
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
All full-time Northwestern students are required to have health insurance coverage, either through the NU-SHIP or the student's or parent's own health insurance carrier. The University will automatically enroll you in NU-SHIP at the start of the fall term unless you waive this coverage by the deadline and provide proof of other adequate coverage. Consult with the Student Health Insurance Office for more information.
The cost of health insurance is not automatically included in the cost of attendance. However, students who are required to enroll in NU-SHIP but do not have the resources to cover the cost may request additional assistance from our office. If eligible, assistance may be provided in the form of a loan or institutional grant assistance. Be sure to complete and submit a Health Insurance Assistance Request by the deadline, signed by both student and a parent.
MBA/MS in Design Innovation (MMM)
Full time is 3 to 5 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Part-time is less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Covers special services and programs for students. Billed on your first tuition and fees bill.
Covers special services and programs for students. Charged on a quarterly basis.
For more information about first-year fees and cost of attendance, please visit Kellogg's Finance Your MBA page.
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
All full-time Northwestern students are required to have health insurance coverage, either through the NU-SHIP or the student's or parent's own health insurance carrier. The University will automatically enroll you in NU-SHIP at the start of the fall term unless you waive this coverage by the deadline and provide proof of other adequate coverage. Consult with the Student Health Insurance Office for more information.
The cost of health insurance is not automatically included in the cost of attendance. However, students who are required to enroll in NU-SHIP but do not have the resources to cover the cost may request additional assistance from our office. If eligible, assistance may be provided in the form of a loan or institutional grant assistance. Be sure to complete and submit a Health Insurance Assistance Request by the deadline, signed by both student and a parent.
MD MBA
All courses for Summer Session I and Summer Session II are billed on the first invoice of the summer term.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Part - time is less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Covers special services and programs for students. Billed on your first tuition and fees bill.
Covers special services and programs for students. Charged on a quarterly basis.
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
All full-time Northwestern students are required to have health insurance coverage, either through the NU-SHIP or the student's or parent's own health insurance carrier. The University will automatically enroll you in NU-SHIP at the start of the fall term unless you waive this coverage by the deadline and provide proof of other adequate coverage. Consult with the Student Health Insurance Office for more information.
The cost of health insurance is not automatically included in the cost of attendance. However, students who are required to enroll in NU-SHIP but do not have the resources to cover the cost may request additional assistance from our office. If eligible, assistance may be provided in the form of a loan or institutional grant assistance. Be sure to complete and submit a Health Insurance Assistance Request by the deadline, signed by both student and a parent.
MBAi
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Part-time is less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Part-time is less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
For more information about the travel fee visit Kellogg at: https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/.
For more information about first-year fees and cost of attendance, please visit Kellogg's Finance Your MBA page.
Covers special services and programs for students. Billed on your first tuition and fees bill.
Covers special services and programs for students. Charged on a quarterly basis.
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
All full-time Northwestern students are required to have health insurance coverage, either through the NU-SHIP or the student's or parent's own health insurance carrier. The University will automatically enroll you in NU-SHIP at the start of the fall term unless you waive this coverage by the deadline and provide proof of other adequate coverage. Consult with the Student Health Insurance Office for more information.
The cost of health insurance is not automatically included in the cost of attendance. However, students who are required to enroll in NU-SHIP but do not have the resources to cover the cost may request additional assistance from our office. If eligible, assistance may be provided in the form of a loan or institutional grant assistance. Be sure to complete and submit a Health Insurance Assistance Request by the deadline, signed by both student and a parent.
Master in Management (MiM)
All courses for Summer Session I and Summer Session II are billed on the first invoice of the summer term.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Part-time is less than 2 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on your first invoice only.
One-time fee.
See Global Initiatives in Management for more information.
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
All full-time Northwestern students are required to have health insurance coverage, either through the NU-SHIP or the student's or parent's own health insurance carrier. The University will automatically enroll you in NU-SHIP at the start of the fall term unless you waive this coverage by the deadline and provide proof of other adequate coverage. Consult with the Student Health Insurance Office for more information.
The cost of health insurance is not automatically included in the cost of attendance. However, students who are required to enroll in NU-SHIP but do not have the resources to cover the cost may request additional assistance from our office. If eligible, assistance may be provided in the form of a loan or institutional grant assistance. Be sure to complete and submit a Health Insurance Assistance Request by the deadline, signed by both student and a parent.
Evening & Weekend MBA
Students enrolled in less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Students enrolled in less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Students enrolled in less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Effective Fall 2020. Students enrolled in less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
One-time fee.
For more information about fees and cost of attendance, please visit Northwestern's Chicago Office of Financial Aid
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
All full-time Northwestern students are required to have health insurance coverage, either through the NU-SHIP or the student's or parent's own health insurance carrier. The University will automatically enroll you in NU-SHIP at the start of the fall term unless you waive this coverage by the deadline and provide proof of other adequate coverage. Consult with the Student Health Insurance Office for more information.
The cost of health insurance is not automatically included in the cost of attendance. However, students who are required to enroll in NU-SHIP but do not have the resources to cover the cost may request additional assistance from our office. If eligible, assistance may be provided in the form of a loan or institutional grant assistance. Be sure to complete and submit a Health Insurance Assistance Request by the deadline, signed by both student and a parent.
Executive MBA
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
One-time fee in second year.
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
All full-time Northwestern students are required to have health insurance coverage, either through the NU-SHIP or the student's or parent's own health insurance carrier. The University will automatically enroll you in NU-SHIP at the start of the fall term unless you waive this coverage by the deadline and provide proof of other adequate coverage. Consult with the Student Health Insurance Office for more information.
The cost of health insurance is not automatically included in the cost of attendance. However, students who are required to enroll in NU-SHIP but do not have the resources to cover the cost may request additional assistance from our office. If eligible, assistance may be provided in the form of a loan or institutional grant assistance. Be sure to complete and submit a Health Insurance Assistance Request by the deadline, signed by both student and a parent.
Additional Fees
We'd like to give you a transparent and thorough understanding of charges that you might be responsible for in any given year as a Northwestern student.
Outside of the tuition and fees listed above, there are potential costs you may encounter during your time at Northwestern, such as field trip fees, subscription fees and fines among others. These charges are based on your activities and your specific program.