by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Northwest University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Northwest University stood at $36,035 per year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees were $500; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,535 |
| Fees | $500 |
| Total | $36,035 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Northwest University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Northwest University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Northwest University runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Northwest University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Northwest University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,500 |
| One Year Ago | $35,535 |
| Most Recent Year | $35,535 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Northwest University has trended over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.99%, so a year from now students could pay around $36,750.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $36,750 |
| In 2 Years | $37,479 |
| In 3 Years | $38,223 |
| In 4 Years | $38,982 |
| In 5 Years | $39,756 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $151,434.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Northwest University, visit the Northwest University Financial Aid page.
