Northwestern College: cost & net price by income
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Here's what students actually pay to attend Northwestern College after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $23,931 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $30,021. Published in-state tuition is $18,475. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$23,931/yr
- $30k–$48k$23,789/yr
- $48k–$75k$22,581/yr
- $75k–$110k$29,246/yr
- $110k+$30,021/yr
Northwestern College cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $18,475
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,475
- Students receiving aid
- 75%
B-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Northwestern College cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Northwestern College is about $23,931 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Northwestern College?
- At Northwestern College, published in-state tuition is $18,475 and out-of-state tuition is $18,475 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Northwestern College worth the cost?
- FindU gives Northwestern College a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)