by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the best financial choice for you by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding just how much you will pay every year for room, board, and other living expenses.
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The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and meal plans for Northwestern University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,264 | $18,264 |
| — Housing | $11,271 | |
| — Meals | $6,993 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,566 | $1,566 |
| Total | $23,070 | $23,070 |
There has been an average 3.2% cost change annually for the last five years in Northwestern room & board costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If existing tendencies in room, board, and other expenses continue, we predict incoming freshmen in 2022 to be charged about $24,467 in their first year of college. Those young people might wind up having to pay somewhere around $26,086 in their 2nd year, and $30,209 in their fourth year.
Four-year students will end up spending a total of somewhere around $108,743 in living costs by the time they graduate, while two-year students will pay a total of about $50,553.
* estimated
Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether Northwestern does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 4,409 |
Northwestern on-campus living expenses cost students $23,070, which is over the average of $15,282.
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