Northwestern College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,590

Cost of attendance at Northwestern College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,590

Cost of attendance at Northwestern College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Northwestern College was $24,848. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Northwestern College

Northwestern College net price calculator

$24,848

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Northwestern College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,848	$335 (1%)	$20,256	$18,488	$22,570	$23,117	$25,438
2021	$24,513	$428 (2%)	$18,404	$22,469	$22,626	$21,708	$24,613
2020	$24,085	$184	$20,581	$20,977	$20,364	$24,115	$25,776
2019	$24,269	$934 (4%)	$21,700	$18,700	$22,426	$23,451	$25,851
2018	$23,335	$708 (3%)	$20,836	$20,569	$21,411	$22,682	$26,118
2017	$22,627	$1,577 (7%)	$22,242	$17,926	$20,271	$23,025	$23,599
2016	$21,050	$169	$16,513	$17,168	$19,468	$22,469	$22,653
2015	$21,219	$586 (3%)	$18,445	$18,340	$20,181	$20,622	$23,418
2014	$20,633	--	$17,934	$17,704	$19,032	$19,901	$23,420

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northwestern College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$47,650	$750 (2%)	$33,590	$12,900	$1,160
2021	$46,900	$1,000 (2%)	$32,920	$12,780	$1,200
2020	$45,900	$1,300 (3%)	$32,300	$12,350	$1,250
2019	$44,600	$950 (2%)	$31,100	$12,200	$1,300
2018	$43,650	$750 (2%)	$30,200	$12,100	$1,350
2017	$42,900	$800 (2%)	$29,500	$12,100	$1,300
2016	$42,100	$1,502 (4%)	$28,950	$11,950	$1,200
2015	$40,598	$1,362 (3%)	$27,830	$11,604	$1,164
2014	$39,236	$1,352 (4%)	$26,764	$11,358	$1,114
2013	$37,884	--	$25,740	$11,104	$1,040

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Northwestern College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,000 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Northwestern College is $1,111 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Northwestern College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,160.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Northwestern College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,900

If living off-campus, with family: $2,900

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,900
How much is Northwestern College application fees?: Northwestern College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Northwestern College offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northwestern College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,060	$340
For out-of-state students	$1,060	$340

Housing and Meal

**Northwestern College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Northwestern College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,000	18	995
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,800	19	995
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,600	19	1,019
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,200	19	1,019
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,000	19	1,045
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,900	0	1,045
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,750	19	1,045

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northwestern College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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