by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Northwestern College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our NWC cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Northwestern College ran about $33,590 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $33,350 | $240 | $33,590 |
NWC tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Northwestern College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $33,590 for out-of-state undergrads, Northwestern College is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. Note that NWC does not give any in-state discounts.
If you want to know how NWC compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Northwestern College Financial Aid.
NWC tuition and fees have grown about 2.60% annually for the past five years. Tuition by 2.57%, and fees by 7.65%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $35,362 if the growth rate continues.
For two years of academic instruction, your cost will end up being $71,646 for two years and $147,072 for four years.
This doesn't include other costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at NWC.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.
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