Northwestern University
Evanston, ILPrivate nonprofitRank 40 of 1,732Traditional rank 23 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,243 |
| $30–48k | $3,373 |
| $48–75k | $6,485 |
| $75–110k | $14,059 |
| $110k+ | $48,837 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $63,468 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $65,997 |
| Change | $2,529 (+4.0%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $20,334 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +20.9% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 96% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 97% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 21% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 21% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,761 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $10,464 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | $58,877 | $12,850 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $43,437 | $6,871 |
| Knox College | $40,548 | $2,761 |
| Lake Forest College | $38,424 | −$5,543 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $36,999 | $967 |
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