2026-27 Undergraduate 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.
Undergraduates
- All undergraduate students in degree programs must conform to the Undergraduate Registration Requirement (URR).
- Full-time registration for all undergraduate degree-seeking students is 3 to 5.5 units/quarter.
- Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
- Adjustments to tuition based on enrollment will be made after the last day to drop a class. See the Academic Calendar
- Part-time is fewer than 3 units/quarter
- To be eligible for the part-time rate, a student must be enrolled in fewer than 3 units as of the last day for tuition adjustment for that term, see the Academic Calendar and review the Policy on Dropping a Course.
- Note: Most financial aid programs require at least half-time enrollment; dropping below half-time may affect aid eligibility
Covers special services and programs for students. Charged only in fall, winter, and spring quarters. For more ASG information, please visit https://www.asg.northwestern.edu/
This fee allows undergraduate students to be admitted without charge to all of Northwestern's home athletic events, including football and basketball games. For more student athletic information, please visit: https://nusports.com/sports/
The Student Health Fee is paid in the fall, winter, and spring quarters. This 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 University Student Health Insurance Plan (NU-SHIP) or the student's own health insurance carrier. The Northwestern student health insurance plan 2026-27 premium estimate is $5,996. It starts on September 1, 2026 and ends on August 31, 2027. However, your rates may vary if you choose to extend or curtail your NU-SHIP coverage. Students who take no action will default to NU-SHIP and be charged accordingly. See Student Health Insurance and NU-SHIP Annual Enrollment/Waiver Process for more information.
*Heath insurance rates are subject to state regulatory approval and may change.
School of Professional Studies (Undergraduate)
See Payment Due Dates for the billing schedule.
Applies to Students enrolled in a health program.
This fee covers the cost of the Lab Fee only.
Non-refundable. Covers necessary technology resources and services to enhance online student learning experiences.
Covers special services and programs for students. Charged only in fall, winter, and spring quarters. For more ASG information, please visit https://www.asg.northwestern.edu/
This fee allows undergraduate students to be admitted without charge to all of Northwestern's home athletic events, including football and basketball games. For more student athletic information, please visit: https://nusports.com/sports/
The Student Health Fee is paid in the fall, winter, and spring quarters. This 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 University Student Health Insurance Plan (NU-SHIP) or the student's own health insurance carrier. The Northwestern student health insurance plan 2026-27 premium estimate is $5,996. It starts on September 1, 2026 and ends on August 31, 2027. However, your rates may vary if you choose to extend or curtail your NU-SHIP coverage. Students who take no action will default to NU-SHIP and be charged accordingly. See Student Health Insurance and NU-SHIP Annual Enrollment/Waiver Process for more information.
*Heath insurance rates are subject to state regulatory approval and may change.
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.