Northwest University Housing Costs

$3,462 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Northwest University?

There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Northwest University.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at Northwest University

This school offers students a combined housing and dining plan. The cost of living on campus for a standard student was about $11,180 in 2026. Taken together, a typical student living on campus at Northwest University faced a yearly bill of about $18,794 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Northwest University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$14,804	$14,822
— Housing	$11,180
— Meals	$3,624
Other Living Expenses	$3,462	$3,462
Books and Supplies	$528	$528
Total	$18,794	$18,812

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Four-Year Forecast: $85,326

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $85,326 in room, board and other essentials.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Northwest University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$12,410
Two Years Ago	$12,906
One Year Ago	$14,110
Most Recent Year (2026)	$14,804
One Year From Now *	$15,755
Two Years From Now *	$16,769
Three Years From Now *	$17,847
Four Years From Now *	$18,995

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 6.4% per year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $19,745 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $22,985 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $20,759 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $85,326 for four years, or about $40,504 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Budget for Annual Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan at Northwest University

Not all meal plans work the same way. This school structures its plans by meals per week, and the table below lists the largest plan offered. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.