2026-27 Pritzker School of Law Tuition and Fees
A clear look at the costs.
The information below outlines the tuition and fees for your school and program, including an explanation of what each fee covers. If you have any questions about tuition, fees, or your bill, visit our FAQ page. For the full cost of attendance information for your program, please visit Your Financial Aid Office website.
Prior year tuition and fees can be viewed at tuition archive.
JD
Full time is 10 or more units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
Part time is less than 10 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
- LAWSTUDY 690: JD or JDMBA exploring answers to challenging questions of doctrine and policy
- LAWSTUDY 900A: SJD pending dissertation defense
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.
JD-MBA
Students enrolled in 10 or more units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
Covers special materials 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.
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.
LLM
Full time is 10 or more units.
Part time is less than 10 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
Kellogg Certificate
Full time is 10 or more units.
Part time is less than 10 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
Full time is 10 or more units.
Part time is less than 10 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
Full time is 10 or more units.
Part time is less than 10 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
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 LLM Chicago
Full time is 10 or more units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
Part time is less than 10 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
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.
Tax LLM
Full time is 10 or more units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
Part time is less than 10 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
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.
Law MS
Full time is 14 or more units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
Part time is less than 14 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each semester.
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.