How much has Northwestern's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 23.81% from 2014 ($40,628), where Northwestern's current cost is $50,300. In 2024, the COA is increased by 3.07% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $27,860 (2014) to $35,300 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 27.53% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from - (year 2014) to $6,600 (year 2024).
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Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Northwestern College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 23.81% for that period where the last year costs were $50,300. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 27.53% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $35,300. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Northwestern College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2014-15$27,860--
2015-16$28,950$5,000 3.91%
2016-17$29,500$5,105 1.90%
2017-18$30,200$5,780 2.37%
2018-19$31,100$6,050 2.98%
2019-20$32,300$6,230 3.86%
2020-21$32,920$6,340 1.92%
2021-22$33,590$6,360 2.04%
2022-23$34,250$6,370 1.96%
2023-24$35,300$6,600 3.07%
Northwestern College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,100, and it has decreased -5.50% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,164-
2015-16$1,200 3.09%
2016-17$1,300 8.33%
2017-18$1,350 3.85%
2018-19$1,300 -3.70%
2019-20$1,250 -3.85%
2020-21$1,200 -4.00%
2021-22$1,160 -3.33%
2022-23$1,150 -0.86%
2023-24$1,100 -4.35%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 19.72% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 19.72% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Northwestern College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$11,604$11,604-
2015-16$11,950$11,950 2.98%
2016-17$12,100$12,100 1.26%
2017-18$12,100$12,100
2018-19$12,200$12,200 0.83%
2019-20$12,350$12,350 1.23%
2020-21$12,780$12,580 3.48%
2021-22$12,900$12,900 0.94%
2022-23$13,400$13,400 3.88%
2023-24$13,900$13,900 3.73%
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