2026-27 Kellogg School of Management 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.
Two-Year MBA
Full time is up to 5 units, for both new and returning students.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Overload is more than 5 units
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on the first invoice.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on a quarterly basis.
For more information about first-year fees and cost of attendance, please visit Kellogg's Finance Your MBA page.
Covers special materials for students. The fee is charged on the first invoice.
- Full-time: $310/year
- Incoming exchange: $120/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 degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student's own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See Student Health Insurance and Annual NU-SHIP Enrollment/Waiver Process for more information.
One-Year MBA
Full time is up to 5 units, for both new and returning students.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Overload is more than 5 units
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on the first invoice.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on a quarterly basis.
For more information about first-year fees and cost of attendance, please visit Kellogg’s Finance Your MBA page.
Covers special materials for students. The fee is charged on the first invoice.
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 degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student's own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See Student Health Insurance and Annual NU-SHIP Enrollment/Waiver Process for more information.
MBA/MS in Design Innovation (MMM)
Full time is up to 5 units, for both new and returning students.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Overload is more than 5 units
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on the first invoice.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on a quarterly basis.
For more information about first-year fees and cost of attendance, please visit Kellogg's Finance Your MBA page.
Covers special materials for students. The fee is charged on the first invoice.
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 degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student's own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See Student Health Insurance and Annual NU-SHIP Enrollment/Waiver Process for more information.
MD MBA
Full time is up to 5 units, for both new and returning students.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Overload is more than 5 units
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on the first invoice.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on a quarterly basis.
Covers special materials for students. The fee is charged on the first invoice.
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 degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student's own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See Student Health Insurance and Annual NU-SHIP Enrollment/Waiver Process for more information.
MBAi
Full time is up to 5 units, for both new and returning students.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Overload is more than 5 units
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
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. The fee is billed on your first invoice.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on a quarterly basis.
- Matriculated Fall 2025 or later - $310/year
- Matriculated before Fall 2025 -$140/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 degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student's own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See Student Health Insurance and Annual NU-SHIP Enrollment/Waiver Process for more information.
Master in Management (MiM)
Full time is up to 5 units, for both new and returning students.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Overload is more than 5 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.
Covers special services and programs for students. The fee is charged on a quarterly basis, except during the Summer.
Covers special materials for students. The fee is charged on the first invoice.
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 degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student's own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See Student Health Insurance and Annual NU-SHIP Enrollment/Waiver Process for more information.
Evening & Weekend MBA
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
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
This fee covers the cost of all course packs.
- Matriculated Fall 2025 or later - the fee is billed once on the first invoice:
- Traditional - $620/year
- Accelerated - $480/year
- Matriculated before Fall 2025 - the fee is billed once during Fall or returning term.
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 degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student's own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See Student Health Insurance and Annual NU-SHIP Enrollment/Waiver Process for more information.
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 degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student's own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See Student Health Insurance and Annual NU-SHIP Enrollment/Waiver Process for more information.
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.