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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Northwestern University Β· Cost & Aid

Northwestern University Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

What it actually costs to attend Northwestern University as an international student β€” tuition, living costs, hidden fees, financial aid pathways.

Total annual cost at Northwestern University for international students is approximately USD 83,000-94,000/year - need-blind US, generous aid (tuition USD 65,000-72,000/year, living costs USD 18,000-22,000/year (Evanston more affordable than Chicago)).

Cost breakdown

ItemRange
Tuition (international)USD 65,000-72,000/year
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)USD 18,000-22,000/year (Evanston more affordable than Chicago)
Total annualUSD 83,000-94,000/year - need-blind US, generous aid

Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.

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