Traditional, adult and graduate students are automatically considered for NWU academic and need-based scholarships, which will reduce the total cost of tuition.
Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for, and receive, additional financial aid resources. The FAFSA determines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Your eligibility for need-based aid is the remaining balance after subtracting your EFC from the total cost of attendance.
Estimated indirect expenses are not billed by NWU, but are included as part of the cost of attendance used to determine financial aid eligibility. Financial aid may be used to help cover indirect expenses.
See your admission counselor or contact the NWU financial aid office for a personal cost estimate.
Traditional Undergraduate Costs
Traditional undergraduate tuition is billed by the semester; scholarships will reduce this tuition cost. The following example shows estimated annual costs. Each student’s exact costs will vary.
Estimates based on full-time attendance (12 – 18 credit hours per semester)
| First Year (on campus) |
First Year (at home) |
Returning (on campus) |
Returning (at home) |
Returning (off campus) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,402 | $37,402 | $37,402 | $37,402 | $37,402 |
| Fees | 1,052 | 1,052 | 932 | 932 | 932 |
| Room/Board | 10,950 | - | 11,930 | - | - |
| Estimated Direct Expenses | $49,404 | $38,454 | $50,264 | $38,334 | $38,334 |
| Living Expenses (Room/Board) | - | 3,000 | - | 3,000 | 11,930 |
| Books | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Personal Expenses (includes transportation) |
3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Estimated Indirect Expenses | $4,500 | $7,500 | $4,500 | $7,500 | $16,430 |
| ANNUAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE | $53,904 | $45,954 | $54,764 | $45,834 | $54,764 |
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator estimates the cost to attend NWU for traditional undergraduate students.
Adult/Accelerated Undergraduate Costs
Adult undergraduate courses are billed per credit hour; scholarships will reduce the cost of each course. The following example shows estimated annual costs. Each student’s exact costs will vary.
Estimates based on 9 credit hours per semester; 18 credit hours for the academic year.
Business Administration, Organizational Leadership and Communication, Social Work degrees and Post Bachelor's Teachers Certification
| New Student | Returning Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($424/cr hr) | $7,632 | $7,632 |
| Fees | 120 | 0 |
| Credit Hour Fee ($15/cr hr based on 18 hrs) | 270 | 270 |
| Estimated Direct Expenses | $8,022 | $7,902 |
|
Living Expenses (Room/Board) |
9,000 | 9,000 |
| Books ($50/cr hr, up to $1200/yr) |
900 | 900 |
| Personal Expenses ($182/mth, up to $1640/yr) |
1,640 | 1,640 |
| Estimated Indirect Expenses | $11,540 | $11,540 |
| ANNUAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE | $19,562 | $19,442 |
Nursing (RN to BSN)
| New Student | Returning Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($445/cr hr) | $8,010 | $8,010 |
| Fees | 170 | 50 |
| Credit Hour Fee ($15/cr hr based on 18 hrs) | 270 | 270 |
| Estimated Direct Expenses | $8,450 | $8,330 |
|
Living Expenses (Room/Board) |
9,000 | 9,000 |
| Books ($50/cr hr, up to $1200/yr) |
900 | 900 |
| Personal Expenses ($182/mth, up to $1640/yr) |
1,640 | 1,640 |
| Estimated Indirect Expenses | $11,540 | $11,540 |
| ANNUAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE | $19,990 | $19,870 |
Graduate Costs
Graduate courses are billed per credit hour; scholarships will reduce the cost of each course. The following example shows estimated annual costs. Each student’s exact costs will vary.
Estimates based on 6 credit hours per semester; 12 credit hours for the academic year.
Master of Business Administration, MSN to MBA Bridge
| New Student | Returning Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($728/cr hr) | $8,736 | $8,736 |
| Fees | 120 | 0 |
| Credit Hour Fee ($15/cr hr based on 12 hrs) | 180 | 180 |
| Estimated Direct Expenses | $9,036 | $8,916 |
| Living Expenses (Room/Board) ($1000/mth, up to $9000/yr) |
9,000 | 9,000 |
| Books ($50/cr hr, up to $600/yr) |
600 | 600 |
| Personal Expenses ($182/mth, up to $1640/yr) |
1,640 | 1,640 |
| Estimated Indirect Expenses | $11,240 | $11,240 |
| ANNUAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE | $20,276 | $20,156 |
Master of Education
| New Student | Returning Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($255/cr hr) | $3,060 | $3,060 |
| Fees | 120 | 0 |
| Credit Hour Fee ($15/cr hr based on 12 hrs) | 180 | 180 |
| Estimated Direct Expenses | $3,360 | $3,240 |
| Living Expenses (Room/Board) ($1000/mth, up to $9000/yr) |
9,000 | 9,000 |
| Books ($50/cr hr, up to $600/yr) |
600 | 600 |
| Personal Expenses ($182/mth, up to $1640/yr) |
1,640 | 1,640 |
| Estimated Indirect Expenses | $11,240 | $11,240 |
| ANNUAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE | $14,600 | $14,480 |
Master of Nursing
| New Student | Returning Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($578/cr hr) | $6,936 | $6,936 |
| Fees | 170 | 50 |
| Credit Hour Fee ($15/cr hr based on 12 hrs) | 180 | 180 |
| Estimated Direct Expenses | $7,286 | $7,166 |
| Living Expenses (Room/Board) ($1000/mth, up to $9000/yr) |
9,000 | 9,000 |
| Books ($50/cr hr, up to $600/yr) |
600 | 600 |
| Personal Expenses ($182/mth, up to $1640/yr) |
1,640 | 1,640 |
| Estimated Indirect Expenses | $11,240 | $11,240 |
| ANNUAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE | $18,526 | $18,406 |
MSN/MBA
| New Student | Returning Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($569/cr hr) | $6,828 | $6,828 |
| Fees | 170 | 50 |
| Credit Hour Fee ($15/cr hr based on 12 hrs) | 180 | 180 |
| Estimated Direct Expenses | $7,178 | $7,058 |
| Living Expenses (Room/Board) ($1000/mth, up to $9000/yr) |
9,000 | 9,000 |
| Books ($50/cr hr, up to $600/yr) |
600 | 600 |
| Personal Expenses ($182/mth, up to $1640/yr) |
1,640 | 1,640 |
| Estimated Indirect Expenses | $11,240 | $11,240 |
| ANNUAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE | $18,418 | $18,298 |
Master of Social Work
| New Student | Returning Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($575/cr hr) | $6,900 | $6,900 |
| Fees | 120 | 0 |
| Credit Hour Fee ($15/cr hr based on 12 hrs) | 180 | 180 |
| Estimated Direct Expenses | $7,200 | $7,080 |
| Living Expenses (Room/Board) ($1000/mth, up to $9000/yr) |
9,000 | 9,000 |
| Books ($50/cr hr, up to $600/yr) |
600 | 600 |
| Personal Expenses ($182/mth, up to $1640/yr) |
1,640 | 1,640 |
| Estimated Indirect Expenses | $11,240 | $11,240 |
| ANNUAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE | $18,440 | $18,320 |
One-time or Occasional Fees
| Credit by examination: | |
| Application fee, per examination | $25 |
| Undergraduate tuition, per credit hour earned | $115 |
| Graduate tuition, per credit hour earned | $150 |
| Laboratory breakage fee ~ breakage fee in courses requiring the use of laboratory equipment; a statement of breakage charges will be given at the close of each term. | varies |
| Late payment fee (minimum) | $40 |
| Lifelong Learning Portfolio application fee | $100 |
| Matriculation fee (assessed each new degree-seeking student) | $120 |
| Nursing students evaluation fee, per year | $50 |
| Returned check collection fee | $40 |
| Student identification card replacement fee | $25 |
| Student-Faculty Collaborative Research course fee (IDS 2000/3000/4000/5000) | $25 |
| Transcripts – for details on requesting transcripts and associated fee, refer to the Registrars Office. | $5.25-8.00 |