Cost of Attendance & Financial Aid
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has a competitive financial aid program that includes federal and institution-funded loan programs. Students who wish to be considered to receive loans are advised to submit their financial aid application materials by the specified deadlines as listed at the financial aid website.
Current students are encouraged to apply for one of the many graduate student fellowships.
Estimated Cost for 2024-2025
Tuition and estimated expenses for the upcoming academic year are set in late April by the Board of Trustees.
| Category | First Year | Second Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,557 | $55,557 |
| CTA U-Pass Fee^ | $513 | $513 |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $24,480 | $24,480 |
| Student Health Insurance* | $6,975 | $5,571 |
| Health Services Fee | $828 | $828 |
| Books & Medical Equipment | $1,778 | $1,566 |
| Anatomy Lab Fee | $100 | $0 |
| Personal | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Transportation | $2,064 | $2,064 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| PANCE Fee | $0 | $550 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Attendance | $98,469 | $97,303 |
^Students can opt-in or opt-out of the CTA U-Pass public transit benefit and associated fee on an academic trimester basis. The CTA U-Pass fee per academic trimester is $171.
*The Student Health Insurance fee will not be charged to students who waive the Northwestern University Student Health Insurance Plan (NU-SHIP).
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Living expenses and transportation costs will vary depending on where students reside and their specific living arrangements.