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Undergraduate Estimated Costs
Estimate Your Cost
To get an estimate of your out-of-pocket cost (using estimated scholarship and cost information), please complete the questions in the Net Price Calculator. You will find out what scholarships/grants you may be eligible for, what your estimated expected family contribution is, and what your estimated net price will be to attend Northwood University.
Tuition and Fees
2024-2025 Residential Campus Undergraduate
The following figures are fixed 2024-2025 costs for 12-17 credit hours per semester.
| Expense Description | 1st Semester (Fall) | 2nd Semester (Spring) | Total Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,400 | $16,400 | $32,800 |
| Student Fee* | $800 | $800 | $1,600 |
| Housing** | $3,300 | $3,300 | $6,600 |
| Food** | $3,250 | $3,250 | $6,500 |
| Resident Total | $23,750 | $23,750 | $47,500 |
* Student Fee excludes health insurance premium; all students must either demonstrate coverage by a qualified US health insurance plan or pay the premium of approximately $1,500 and receive coverage from a policy provided by the University. All international students will be required to purchase the University health insurance plan.
** All Miner, Dubois, and Naegele Village resident students must have a food plan. Alternate plans may be available.
All incoming students are expected to complete a total of four (4) semesters living in university residence halls (excluding summers) at Northwood University unless they live with a parent or relative within a 50-mile radius (other exemptions defined in the housing contract may apply).
| Expense Description | 1st Semester (Fall) | 2nd Semester (Spring) | Total Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,400 | $16,400 | $32,800 |
| Student Fee* | $800 | $800 | $1,600 |
| Resident Total | $17,200 | $17,200 | $34,400 |
* Student Fee excludes health insurance premium; all students must either demonstrate coverage by a qualified US health insurance plan or pay the premium of approximately $1,500 and receive coverage from a policy provided by the University. All international students will be required to purchase the University health insurance plan.
All incoming students are expected to complete a total of four (4) semesters living in university residence halls (excluding summers) at Northwood University unless they live with a parent or relative within a 50-mile radius (other exemptions defined in the housing contract may apply).
Applicable Per-Credit-Hour Charges
| For 18 and Over Credits | $870 |
| For 1-11 Credits | $1,250 |
| For Compressed Courses | $1,095 |
Other Fees
| Orientation Fee | $125 |
| Application Fee (waived for online applications) | $30 |
| Graduation Fee | $80 |
| Car Permit (Commuter and Residential Students) | $100 |
| Inclusive book access for various courses | TBD |
The following information is being provided to assist you in budgeting your finances. The annual costs indicated are estimates and are not costs owed to the University. These costs are based on averages and do not reflect actual expenses that you may incur.
| Book and supply costs | $1,342 |
| Transportation costs for residential students | $1,146 |
| Transportation costs for commuter students | $1,990 |
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (COA) is a college’s total estimated expenses for one year including, tuition, housing and food, books, course materials, supplies & equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees.
$22k
Average Annual Cost*
$21k
Median Federal Debt*
$55k
Median Earnings*
