by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for University of Northwestern - St Paul, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Northwestern cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at University of Northwestern - St Paul ran about $34,180 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $33,460 | $720 | $34,180 |
Northwestern tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does University of Northwestern - St Paul cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $34,180 for out-of-state undergrads, University of Northwestern - St Paul is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. Note that Northwestern does not give any in-state discounts.
The chart below shows how Northwestern compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of Northwestern - St Paul Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for University of Northwestern - St Paul increased with an average annual rate of 2.72% over the past five years. The tuition increased by 2.66%, and fees by 5.41%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $36,062 if the growth rate continues.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at Northwestern to be $73,104, and $150,234 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Northwestern.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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