The Graduate School
Select from the menu below to see tuition and fees specific to your level. Additionally, be sure to check out Common Fees and Payment Due Dates.
Tuition, Master's$22,973/quarter
Full time is 3 to 4 units/term.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Part-time Tuition, Master's$8,173/unit
Part time is less than 3 units.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition, MA Fine Arts $18,689/quarter
Flat rate/term.
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
512 Continuous Registration$100/course
512 Continuous Registration is a full time registration intended for students who are continuing to work in a full-time capacity toward degree completion.
588 Resident Master's Study$7,659/course
588 Resident Master's Study is available to master's degree students who are receiving funding administered by the University.
TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee$125/quarter
Student Health Fee$287/quarter
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Covers the use of Health Services for programs housed on Evanston or Chicago campuses.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
NU-SHIP Annual Premium$5,919/year
All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the ¾Ã²Ý³ÉÈËÔÚÏß/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student’s own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the ¾Ã²Ý³ÉÈËÔÚÏß/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See and for more information.
Tuition (8 or fewer quarters)$18,689/quarter
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition (more than 8 quarters)$4,672/quarter
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition Audiology PhD$18,689/quarter
512 Continuous Registration$100/course
588 Resident Master's Study$7,659/course
TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee$125/quarter
Provides unlimited rides on CTA trains and buses. Optional for all full-time enrolled students, except for those enrolled in 512, 513, 514, 506, 507 or 508. You can find more information at:
Student Health Fee$287/quarter
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Covers the use of Health Services for programs housed on Evanston or Chicago campuses.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
NU-SHIP Annual Premium$5,919/year
All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the ¾Ã²Ý³ÉÈËÔÚÏß/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student’s own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the ¾Ã²Ý³ÉÈËÔÚÏß/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See and for more information.
Tuition (for 8 or fewer quarters)$18,689/quarter
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition (for more than 8 quarters)$4,672/quarter
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition (for more than 8 quarters; medical programs only)$18,689/quarter
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition (PhD/Doctorate in Audiology)$14,021/quarter
TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee$125/quarter
Provides unlimited rides on CTA trains and buses. Optional for all full-time enrolled students, except for those enrolled in 512, 513, 514, 506, 507 or 508. You can find more information at:
Student Health Fee$276/quarter
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Covers the use of Health Services for programs housed on Evanston or Chicago campuses.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
NU-SHIP Annual Premium$5,571/year
All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the ¾Ã²Ý³ÉÈËÔÚÏß/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student’s own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the ¾Ã²Ý³ÉÈËÔÚÏß/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See and for more information.
Special course tuition
- 512 Continuous Registration: $100/quarter ( 512 Continuous Registration is a full time registration intended for students who are continuing to work in a full-time capacity toward degree completion)
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Tuition, CounselingRates and terms as indicated
- Counseling - On Campus Full-time: $22,973/unit (3 to 4 units/term)
- Counseling - On Campus Part-time: $8,173/unit (less than 3 units/term)
- Counseling - Online: $5,743/unit
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Tuition, MFTRates and terms as indicated
- Marriage & Family Therapy - On Campus Full-time: $22,973/unit (3 to 4 units/term)
- Marriage & Family Therapy - On Campus Part-time: $6,701/unit (less than 3 units/term)
- Marriage & Family Therapy - Online: $6,701/unit
Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.
Family Institute Tech Fee$215
TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee$125/quarter
Student Health Fee$287/quarter
Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Covers the use of Health Services for programs housed on Evanston or Chicago campuses.
For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
NU-SHIP Annual Premium$5,919/year
All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the ¾Ã²Ý³ÉÈËÔÚÏß/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student’s own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the ¾Ã²Ý³ÉÈËÔÚÏß/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly. See and for more information.