Tuition
The totals provided include tuition, loan fees, room and board, transportation and other expenses that the Committee on Financial Aid to Students takes into account when determining your required educational budget.
2021-2022 Costs
M1 (10 months)
Direct Costs
These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice (Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan). Tuition and fees are charged twice a year (during your M1 year, bills will be generated in July with an August 1 due date and December with a January 1 due date).
| Category | Total |
| Tuition | $66,096 |
| Fees | $1,448 |
| Health Insurance | $4,808 * |
| Direct Costs Total | $72,352 |
Indirect/Variable Costs
These estimated costs are based on averages for each of the categories as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed on your invoice but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
| Category | Total |
| Room and Board | $17,040 |
| Personal | $2,950 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $630 |
| Loan Fees | $1,483 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $24,103 |
| Budget Total | $96,455 |
* Health insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates on the University Aid Application that they are using university health insurance.
M1 AOSC (1 month)
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $1,704 |
| Personal | $295 |
| Transportation | $63 |
| Loan Fees | $87 |
| Budget Total | $2,149 |
M2 (8 months, July-March)
Direct Costs
These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice (Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan). Tuition and fees are charged twice a year (during your M2 year, bills will be generated in July with an August 1 due date and December with a January 1 due date).
| Category | Total |
| Tuition | $66,096 |
| Fees | $1,232 |
| Health Insurance | $4,386 * |
| Direct Costs Total | $71,714 |
Indirect/Variable Costs
These estimated costs are based on averages for each of the categories as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed on your invoice but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
| Category | Total |
| Room and Board | $13,632 |
| Personal | $2,360 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| USMLE Step 1 | $645 |
| Transportation | $504 |
| Loan Fees | $1,483 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $20,114 |
| Budget Total | $91,838 |
* Health insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates on the University Aid Application that they are using university health insurance.
M2 Phase Two (2 months, April 30 - June 30)
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $3,408 |
| Personal | $590 |
| Transportation | $126 |
| Loan Fees | $174 |
| Budget Total | $4,298 |
M3 (11 months)
Direct Costs
These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice (Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan). Tuition and fees are charged twice a year (during your M3 year, bills will be generated in June with an July 1 due date and December with a January 1 due date).
| Category | Total |
| Tuition | $66,096 |
| Fees | $1,232 |
| Health Insurance | $4,386 * |
| Direct Costs Total | $71,714 |
Indirect/Variable Costs
These estimated costs are based on averages for each of the categories as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed on your invoice but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
| Category | Total |
| Room and Board | $17,040 |
| Personal | $2,950 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $630 |
| Loan Fees | $1,483 |
| USMLE Step 2 | $645 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $24,248 |
| Budget Total | $95,962 |
* Health insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates on the University Aid Application that they are using university health insurance.
M4 Phase Three (2 months, April 30-June 30)
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $3,408 |
| Personal | $590 |
| Transportation | $126 |
| Loan Fees | $174 |
| Total Costs | $4,298 |
* Health insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates on the University Aid Application that they are using university health insurance.
M4 (11 months, July - May)
Direct Costs
These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice (Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan). Tuition and fees are charged twice a year (during your M4 year, bills will be generated in June with an July 1 due date and December with a January 1 due date).
| Category | Total |
| Tuition | $66,096 |
| Fees (UPass, Activity Fee) | $852 |
| Health Insurance | $4,386 * |
| Direct Costs Total | $71,334 |
Indirect/Variable Costs
These estimated costs are based on averages for each of the categories as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed on your invoice but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
| Category | Total |
| Room and Board | $18,744 |
| Personal | $3,245 |
| Books | $1,550 |
| Transportation | $693 |
| Loan Fees | $1,483 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $25,715 |
| Budget Total | $97,049 |
* Health insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates on the University Aid Application that they are using university health insurance.