by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much will attending Northwestern cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Northwestern University.
G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Northwestern University's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Northwestern University should not be more than $42,824.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $81,283 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $38,459 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $42,824 |
Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Northwestern University will not be fully covered. Northwestern University charges $58,701 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.
| Veteran Tuition And Fees | $58,701 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $20,235 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $38,466 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award. While Northwestern University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.
Northwestern University awarded a total of $708,911 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 60 veterans for an average award of $11,815 ($23,630 after government matching).
The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Northwestern University. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.
| Degree Level | Division or School | Max Number of Students | Max Contribution (after matching) | Tuition After Max Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All except continuing studies | unlimited | unlimited | $0 |
| Graduate | Bienen School of Music | 1 | $6,000 | $32,466 |
| Graduate | Deptartment of Physical Therapy | 3 | $20,000 | $18,466 |
| Graduate, Doctoral | The Graduate School | unlimited | $24,000 | $14,466 |
| Graduate (MBA) | Kellogg School of Management | 50 | $30,000 | $8,466 |
| Graduate | Medill School | 5 | $20,000 | $18,466 |
With a per credit charge for in-state students of $6,901, Northwestern University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
| Below Cap for State Residents? | $6,901 per credit |  |
| Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $6,901 per credit | |
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Northwestern University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $3,696. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.
| Off Campus Living Expenses | $20,920 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $17,224 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $3,696 |
Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Northwestern University estimates your expenses to be ($1,662).
| Supplies Expenses | $1,662 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $662 |