Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Northwestern College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$37K
+
Room
$11K
+
Books
$1,150
=
Sticker Price
$49,783
$37K+$11K+$1,150=$49,783
Your Family Income
Sticker
$49,783
−
Your Aid
$29,211
=
Net Price
$20,572
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Northwestern College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$49,783
Tuition and Fees
$36,710
Room and Board
$10,900
Books and Supplies
$1,150
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$23,876
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$25,907
Northwestern College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$27,059
$30–48k
$19,503
$48–75k
$20,572
$75–110k
$24,265
$110k+
$29,539
Understanding Your Aid Package
Northwestern College has a sticker price of $49,783 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $49,783/year
Average aid: $23,876 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$20,572/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$27,059/year
25% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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25%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
14%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$23,249
Range (25th–75th)$8,000 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$18,000
Debt Manageability
0.42x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,802
Earnings Growth
+7%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-9,336
23th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$35,860
25th %ile
$69,611
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern College Cost & Financial Aid
Northwestern College's published tuition is $49,783 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $20,572—a difference of $29,211.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $27,059 at Northwestern College. 25% of students receive Pell Grants.
Northwestern College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Northwestern College graduates is $23,249, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $246 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $29,539 at Northwestern College—still $20,244 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
