by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Northwestern College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Northwestern College came in at $36,710 per year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees added up to $310; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,400 |
| Fees | $310 |
| Total | $36,710 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Northwestern College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Northwestern College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Northwestern College runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Northwestern College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Northwestern College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,350 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,000 |
| One Year Ago | $35,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $36,400 |
The following chart shows how tuition at NWC has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 4.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $38,178 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.01%, which puts the figure next year near $37,814.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $37,814 |
| In 2 Years | $38,951 |
| In 3 Years | $40,122 |
| In 4 Years | $41,328 |
| In 5 Years | $42,571 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $158,215.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Northwestern College, see the Northwestern College Financial Aid page.
