Cost for On-campus Graduate Programs

2026–2027 Academic Year

This is the breakdown of graduate educational costs at Northwest University. The university updates tuition and fees each year. This breakdown is designed to give you an idea of what it costs to attend Northwest University.

On-campus Graduate Program Tuition Fees* Credits

School of Business

  Master of Business Administration $970/Credit $60/Semester 36
  Master of Science in Information Technology Management $1,015/Credit $160/Semester 36

School of Education

  Master in Teaching $1,180/Credit $75/Semester 30
  Master of Education $1,180/Credit $75/Semester 30–36
  Subject Endorsements $560/Credit $75/Semester 7–20

College of Ministry

  MA in Ministry Leadership and Theology $670/Credit $60/Semester 36

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

  MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling $890/Credit Details of Fees 60
  PsyD Counseling Psychology $1,090/Credit Details of Fees 121

Center for Leadership Studies

  EdD in Organizational Leadership $950/Credit $240/Semester 60
  PhD in Organizational Leadership $950/Credit $240/Semester 72

School of PA Medicine

  MS in Physician Assistant Studies $960/Credit Details of Fees 133

*Fees may vary per Semester. The figures stated here are averages. Additional fees may apply. Consult the Graduate Catalog for more information.

**Not including travel fees.

Attention Out-of-State/International Students: As a private non-profit university, you’ll pay the same tuition at NU whether you live in Washington State, live out of state, or are an international student. Here, there is no need to establish residency before applying. It’s the same tuition for all.