2026-27 Feinberg School of Medicine Tuition and Fees
A clear look at the costs.
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.
Medicine
Tuition is billed twice yearly:
- half is billed in June (3rd and 4th Year) or July (1st and 2nd Year) and
- the remaining half is billed in December.
- Health Services and Outcomes Research
- Humanities and Bioethics
- Public Health
Covers special services and programs for students.
Mandatory insurance plan
The fee is charged annually on the first bill
Student Health Fee is billed twice yearly.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee and other funding sources provide Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university, including:
- Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service in Evanston and Chicago,
- Counseling & Psychological Services
- TimelyCare services, and
- other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
Physical Therapy
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each trimester.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each trimester.
Charged during year one only on the first bill.
Covers special services and programs for students.
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee and other funding sources provide Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university, including Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
For PT Students, find more health care coverage information for Physical Therapy Students on the Student Health Insurance Plan (NU-SHIP) and NU-SHIP Annual Enrollment /Waiver Process websites.
Physical Therapy and Public Health
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each trimester.
Public Health surcharge
Charged during year one only on the first bill.
Covers special services and programs for students.
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.
For PT Students, find more health care coverage information for Physical Therapy Students on the Student Health Insurance Plan (NU-SHIP) and NU-SHIP Annual Enrollment /Waiver Process websites.
Physician Assistant
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each trimester.
Charged the first trimester only.
Provides unlimited rides on CTA trains and buses. Optional for all full-time enrolled students, except for those enrolled in 512, 513, 514, 506, 507 or 508. You can find more information at: Transportation and U-Pass
Charged in Summer, Fall and Spring terms.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee and other funding sources provide Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university, including Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
For PA Students, find more health care coverage information for Physical Assistant Students on the Student Health Insurance Plan (NU-SHIP) and NU-SHIP Annual Enrollment /Waiver Process websites.
Prosthetics and Orthotics, MPO, MPOR
Tuition is billed twice yearly: half is billed in June, and the remaining half is billed in December.
Tuition is billed twice yearly: half is billed in June, and the remaining half is billed in December.
The fee is charged annually on the first bill in June.
Charged on the first bill in June.
Charged as two installments, the first half in June and the second half in December.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee and other funding sources provide Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university, including Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
For PO Students, find more health care coverage information for Prosthetics and Orthotics Students on the Student Health Insurance Plan (NU-SHIP) and NU-SHIP Annual Enrollment /Waiver Process websites.
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.