International Undergraduate
Cost Information
Northwest University updates tuition and fees, and on-campus room and board charges each year. The University reserves the right to change tuition and fees should it become necessary.
The approximate cost of tuition fees, board and room, for one semester is $14,722.00 This will vary according to academic load, subject matter, special fees, and Residence Hall selection. An average of $500.00 per semester should be allowed for books. The cost for a student commuting from home is approximately $11,360.00 per semester. Note: these estimates assume a 12 – 17 semester credit hour load.
2011 – 2012 Educational Costs
| Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Fall & Spring Tuition: Undergraduate package rate per semester (12 - 17 credits) (includes Technology Fees) | $ 11,515.00 |
| Summer Term Tuition: Undergraduate per credit hour – no package rate (see “Summer University Scholarship” note*) | 680.00 |
| Other Tuition Rates | |
| Undergraduate Tuition per credit hour over 17 credits | $ 680.00 |
| Undergraduate Tuition per credit hour under 12 credits | 960.00 |
| Undergraduate Course Auditing: Tuition per credit hour | 20% of “Over 17 credit” fee, per credit |
| Undergraduate Non-Matriculated: Tuition per credit hour | 20% of “Over 17 credit” fee, per credit |
| Registration Fee | |
| Undergraduate Registration Fee (per semester) | $ 25.00 |
| Undergraduate Course Auditing: Registration Fee | 12.50 |
| ASB Fee ** | |
| Fall Semester (new and continuing students) | $ 160.00 |
| Spring Semester (new students) | 160.00 |
| Spring Semester (continuing students) | 160.00 |
2011 – 2012 Housing Fees
| Residence Halls | |
|---|---|
| Residence Hall Room plus Meals (per semester, double occupancy) | 3,362.00 |
| Residence Hall Room plus Meals (per semester, private room) | 4,095.00 |
| Residence Hall Room plus Meals(Premium Double/per semester/per resident) | 3728.00 |
| Residence Hall Room plus Meals(Premium Double w/ 3 occupants/per semester/per occupant) | 3106.00 |
| Residence Hall Room plus Meals (Premium Private Room, per semester,per resident | 4541.00 |
| Residence Hall Room plus Meals (per semester, 4th Year Senior, double occupancy) | 2853.00 |
| Residence Hall Room plus Meals (per semester, 4 th Year Senior, private room) | 3,481.00 |
| Guest Residence Hall Room(per day, in advance) | 15.00 |
| Summer Residence Hall Room Rate: Private (monthly, or $18.00/day) (payable in advance) | 355.00 |
| Double (monthly, or $12.00/day) (payable in advance) | 225.00 |
| Christmas Break Residence Hall Room Rate (payable in advance) | 115.00 |
| Double (payable in advance) | 75.00 |
| Guest Residence Hall Rate (per day, if available) (payable in advance) | 15.00 |
| FIRs (Single Students) | |
| FIRs 1-36 (double occupancy – per student/semester, includes Internet & utilities except LD telephone) | 1,613.00 |
| FIRs 37-48 (2-bedroom) (quad occupancy – per student/semester, incl. Internet & utilities except LD telephone) | 978.00 |
| FIRs 49-78 (2-bedroom/2 bath) (quad occupancy – per student/semester, incl. Internet & utilities except LD telephone) | 1,098.00 |
| FIRs A101-D204 (2-bedroom) (fully furnished) (per student/semester; incl. Cable, Internet & utilities except LD phone) | 2,135.00 |
| FIRs A101-D204 (3-bedroom) (fully furnished) (per student/semester; incl. Cable, Internet & utilities except LD phone) | 1,750.00 |
| FIRs Summer Rates (Single Students) | |
| 1-36 (per student, monthly, or $18.00/day (payable in advance) | $ 358.00 |
| 37-48 (per student, monthly, or $10.75/day (payable in advance) | 217.00 |
| 49-78 (per student, monthly, or $12.25/day (payable in advance) | 244.00 |
| A101-D204, (2- bedroom) (per student, monthly, or $17.00/day (payable in advance) | 480.00 |
| A101-D204, (3-bedroom) (per student, monthly, or $14.00/day (payable in advance) | 395.00 |
| Families-in-Residence (FIRs) Student Residential Charges (monthly) | |
| FIRs 1-24 (monthly - includes Cable, Internet & utilities except long-distance telephone) | $ 689.00 |
| FIRs 25-36 (monthly - includes Cable, Internet & utilities except electricity and long-distance telephone) | 674.00 |
| FIRs 37-48 (2-bedroom) (monthly - includes Cable, Internet & utilities except electricity and long-distance telephone) | 747.00 |
| FIRs 49-78 (2-bedroom/2 bath) (monthly – includes Cable, Internet & utilities except electricity and long-distance telephone) | 868.00 |
| FIRs A101-D204 (2-bedroom) (monthly-includes Cable, Internet & utilities except electricity and long-distance telephone) | 1,309.00 |
| FIRs A101-D204 (3-bedroom) (monthly-includes Cable, Internet & utilities except electricity and long-distance telephone) | 1,600.00 |
2011 – 2012 Deposits
| Deposits | |
|---|---|
| Tuition Deposit | $100.00 |
| Single Student - Resident Deposit (room, keys, phone) | 200.00 |
| Single Student Apartment Deposit (cleaning, damage, keys) | 200.00 |
| FIRs Family Resident Deposit (cleaning, damage, keys) | 200.00 |
| Off Campus Mail Box Key Deposit | 5.00 |
* Summer University Undergraduate Scholarship is applicable to the fourth, fifth, and sixth credits for undergraduate students who meet financial aid (Satisfactory Academic Progress) eligibility requirement. The scholarship does not apply to internship, practicum, LEAP courses, Independent Study, Directed Study, and certain travel courses. See Student Accounts Office or Summer University Schedule for additional details.
** NUSG Fee is used for the costs of: Associated Student Body activities, yearbook, class dues, recreational activities, athletic events, All-School Banquet, and other university social and cultural functions. (not charged for Summer Terms)