The 2008-09 tuition is $10,901 per trimester ($32,703 per year).

Annual tuition increases of 3-4% are typical. Currently, the program is seven trimesters long.  For students entering in the fall of 2009 and beyond, the program will be 8 trimesters. Room and board for 12 months is budgeted at $4,125.

Books and supplies are budgeted at $1,974. Travel and personal expenses vary. The primary objective of Northwestern University in providing financial assistance to students is to assure those with financial need that they will not be denied enrollment due to a lack of adequate financial resources. Approximately 80% of physical therapy students receive financial aid from a variety of resources.

Several merit scholarships are available. In addition, a few endowed scholarships are available to enrolled students with special qualifications.