by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Northwestern University, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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Students enrolled part-time at Northwestern University are billed $7,960 for each credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $7,960 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are broken out below.
The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $1,164; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 |
| Total | $68,322 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out housing and meals.
Below is how tuition at Northwestern University has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,276 |
| Two Years Ago | $62,391 |
| One Year Ago | $64,887 |
| Most Recent Year | $67,158 |
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 3.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $70,713 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Northwestern University, check out the Northwestern University Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Northwestern University Tuition & Fees page.