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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, Master's$22,973/quarter

Full time is 3 to 4 units/term.

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Part-time Tuition, Master's$8,173/unit

Part time is less than 3 units.

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Tuition, MA Fine Arts $18,689/quarter

Flat rate/term.

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

512 Continuous Registration$100/course

512 Continuous Registration is a full time registration intended for students who are continuing to work in a full-time capacity toward degree completion.

588 Resident Master's Study$7,659/course

588 Resident Master's Study is available to master's degree students who are receiving funding administered by the University.

TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee$125/quarter

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

Student Health Fee$287/quarter

Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Covers the use of Health Services for programs housed on Evanston or Chicago campuses.

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 in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.

NU-SHIP Annual Premium$5,919/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.

Tuition$22,304/quarter

Students enrolled 3 to 4 credits/term.

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Part-time Tuition$7,935/unit

Part - time is less than 3 units.

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Fine Arts Program Tuition$18,689/quarter

3 to 4 credits/term.

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Tuition MA* part-time only$5,576/unit

*Counseling and Family Therapy

This rate applies only to those students in the online MA counseling program who are taking fewer than three credits/term.

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Tuition MS MFTRates and terms as indicated

  •  Full-time for those enrolling in Fall 2024: $22, 304
  •  Part-time for those enrolling in Fall 2024: $6, 506/unit
 Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter

 

The Family Institute Fee* $215

* The technical fee is a one-time fee that will cover the software license of an application for clinical tracking.

TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee$125/quarter

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

Student Health Fee$276/quarter

Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Covers the use of Health Services for programs housed on Evanston or Chicago campuses.

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 in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.

NU-SHIP Annual Premium$5,571/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 ( 512 Continuous Registration is a full-time registration intended for students who are continuing to work in a full-time capacity toward degree completion)
  • 588 Resident Master's Study: $7,436/quarter (588  Resident Master's Study is available to master's degree students who are receiving funding administered by the University)

For more information, visit The Graduate School at https://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/academic-policies-procedures/policies/general-registration-policies.html

 

Tuition (8 or fewer quarters)$18,689/quarter

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Tuition (more than 8 quarters)$4,672/quarter

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Tuition Audiology PhD$18,689/quarter

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

512 Continuous Registration$100/course

512 Continuous Registration is a full time registration intended for students who are continuing to work in a full-time capacity toward degree completion.

588 Resident Master's Study$7,659/course

588 Resident Master's Study is available to master's degree students who are receiving funding administered by the University.

TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee$125/quarter

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

Student Health Fee$287/quarter

Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Covers the use of Health Services for programs housed on Evanston or Chicago campuses.

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 in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.

NU-SHIP Annual Premium$5,919/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.

Tuition (for 8 or fewer quarters)$18,689/quarter

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Tuition (for more than 8 quarters)$4,672/quarter

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Tuition (for more than 8 quarters; medical programs only)$18,689/quarter

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Tuition (PhD/Doctorate in Audiology)$14,021/quarter

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee$125/quarter

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

Student Health Fee$276/quarter

Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Covers the use of Health Services for programs housed on Evanston or Chicago campuses.

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 in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.

NU-SHIP Annual Premium$5,571/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 ( 512 Continuous Registration is a full time registration intended for students who are continuing to work in a full-time capacity toward degree completion)

For more information visit The Graduate School at: https://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/academic-policies-procedures/policies/general-registration-policies.html

 

Tuition, CounselingRates and terms as indicated

  • Counseling - On Campus Full-time: $22,973/unit (3 to 4 units/term)
  • Counseling - On Campus Part-time: $8,173/unit (less than 3 units/term)
  • Counseling - Online: $5,743/unit

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Tuition, MFTRates and terms as indicated

  • Marriage & Family Therapy - On Campus Full-time: $22,973/unit (3 to 4 units/term)
  • Marriage & Family Therapy - On Campus Part-time: $6,701/unit (less than 3 units/term)
  • Marriage & Family Therapy - Online: $6,701/unit

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Family Institute Tech Fee$215

The technical fee is a one-time fee that will cover the software license of an application for clinical tracking, both on campus and online, both Counseling and MFT.

TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee$125/quarter

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

Student Health Fee$287/quarter

Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Covers the use of Health Services for programs housed on Evanston or Chicago campuses.

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 in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.

NU-SHIP Annual Premium$5,919/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.