by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students are not billed the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total cost of going to Northwestern Health Sciences University can seem overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students are given some form of financial aid.
Just what financing solutions does NWHSU provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Keep reading to discover what amount of financial assistance could be accessible to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
For incoming first-year students at Northwestern Health Sciences University, 50% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance some 2 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 50% | $3,591 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 25% | $3,205 |
| State/local grants | 25% | $3,976 |
| Federal student loans | 25% | $6,500 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. Across the undergraduate body at NWHSU, some 37% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $5,668 (across roughly 135 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 37% | $5,668 |
| Federal Pell grants | 28% | $2,159 |
| Federal student loans | 37% | $5,577 |
For students living on campus and receiving title-IV aid, grants averaged $3,976.
Need-based aid means lower-income families typically pay far less than the sticker price suggests.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $29,794 |
Remember these are net prices — what families pay after gift aid, not before.
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published cost of attendance — the figure closest to what a typical aid-receiving student actually pays.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $35,887 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $29,794 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use NWHSU’s net price tool: nwhealth.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx.
The middle student in the debt distribution at NWHSU owes $8,250 of cumulative federal debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $8,250 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $7,500 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $79.51/mo |
Spreading the median graduate debt over a standard 10-year repayment schedule works out to roughly the monthly payment shown above.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at NWHSU.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,450 |
| 25th percentile | $5,800 |
| 75th percentile | $12,500 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $19,000 |
Outcomes differ by income bracket, by first-generation status, and by whether a student is financially dependent.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500 |
| Middle income | $9,500 |
| High income | $5,875 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,250 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,500 |
| Independent students | $10,500 |
A handful of calculated indicators summarize the debt outlook at NWHSU.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at NWHSU:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 5583 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $557,231,397 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 14 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $122,294 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $8,735 |
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