Northwestern University — Cost & Aid Report 2025
Cost & aid 2025
Northwestern University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in Illinois. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.
Average net price (after aid)
$29,167
per year, all incomes
In-state tuition
$68,322
Out-of-state tuition
$68,322
Average net price
$29,167
Median grad debt
$15,000
Average net price by family income bracket
| Family income | Net price after aid |
|---|---|
| $0-30k | $1,764 |
| $30-48k | $6,099 |
| $48-75k | $7,898 |
| $75-110k | $18,282 |
| $110k+ | $48,777 |
Out of every 100 students — Pell grant
- Receive Pell grant 19/100
- Do not receive Pell 81/100
Out of every 100 students — federal loans
- Take federal loans 17/100
- Do not take federal loans 83/100
Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions