The Graduate School
Select from the menu below to see tuition and fees specific to your level. Additionally, be sure to check out Common Fees and Payment Due Dates.
Tuition (full-time)$19,343/quarter
Fine Arts Program Tuition (full-time)$18,689/quarter
Tuition (part-time)$6,882/unit
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition MA Counseling (part-time only)$4,836/unit
Student Activity Fee$125/quarter
Covers special services and programs for students. Required for all full-time enrolled Graduate School students, except for those enrolled in 512, 513, 514, 506, 507 or 508.
NU-SHIP Annual Premium$4,170/year
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.
Special course tuition
- 512 Continuous Registration: $100/quarter
- 588 Resident Master's Study: $6,449/quarter
Tuition (full-time)$18,689/quarter
Tuition (part-time)$6,649/unit
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition MA Counseling (part-time only)$4,672/unit
Student Activity Fee$125/quarter
Covers special services and programs for students. Required for all full-time enrolled Graduate School students, except for those enrolled in 512, 513, 514, 506, 507 or 508.
NU-SHIP Annual Premium$4,050/year
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.
Special course tuition
- 512 Continuous Registration: $100/quarter
- 588 Resident Master's Study: $6,231/quarter
Tuition (eight or fewer quarters; all programs except as noted below)$18,689/quarter
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition (more than eight quarters; all programs except as noted below)$4,672/quarter
Tuition (more than eight ; medical programs only)$18,689/quarter
Tuition (PhD/Doctorate in Audiology)$12,643/quarter
Student Activity Fee$125/quarter
NU-SHIP Annual Premium$4,170/year
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.
Special course tuition
- 512 Continuous Registration: $100/quarter
Tuition (eight or fewer quarters; all programs except as noted below)$18,689/quarter
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition (more than eight quarters; all programs except as noted below)$4,672/quarter
Tuition (more than eight ; medical programs only)$18,689/quarter
Tuition (PhD/Doctorate in Audiology)$12,643/quarter
Student Activity Fee$125/quarter
NU-SHIP Annual Premium$4,050/year
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.
Special course tuition
- 512 Continuous Registration: $100/quarter