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Feinberg School of Medicine (MD Program)

The totals provided on this page include tuition, loan fees, housing and food, transportation and other expenses that the Committee on Financial Aid to Students takes into account when determining your required educational budget.

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M1 M2 M3M4

M1 (10 months, August - May)

M1 (10 Months) Cost of Attendance
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).

Tuition $69,850
Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance) $1,400
Health Services Fee $798
Hospitalization Insurance  $5,636
Direct Costs Total
$77,684
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.

Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $18,770
Personal $3,400
Books $2,000
Transportation $760
Loan Fees $1,642
Indirect/Variable Costs Total $26,572
Total Costs $104,256

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M2 (9 months, July - April)

M2 (9 Months) Cost of Attendance
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).

Tuition $69,850
Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance, USMLE) $1,844
Health Services Fee $798
Hospitalization Insurance $5,144
Direct Costs Total $77,636
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.

Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $16,893
Personal $3,060
Books $1,500
Transportation $684
Loan Fees $1,642
Indirect/Variable Costs Total $23,779
Total Costs $101,415

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M3 (10 months, July - April)

M3 (10 Months) Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs Total
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).
Tuition $69,850
Fees (UPass, Activity Fee, Disability Insurance, USMLE) $1,844
Health Services Fee $798
Hospitalization Insurance $5,144
Direct Costs Total $77,636
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.

Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $18,770
Personal $3,400
Books $1,500
Transportation $760
Loan Fees $1,642
Indirect/Variable Costs Total $26,072
Total Costs $103,708

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M4 (11 months, July - May)

M4 (11 Months) Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs Total
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).
Tuition $69,850
Fees (UPass, Activity Fee) $804
Health Services Fee $798
Hospitalization Insurance $5,144
Direct Costs Total $76,596
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.

Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $20,647
Personal $3,740
Books $1,550
Transportation $836
Residency Expense Allowance $4,000
Loan Fees $1,642
Indirect/Variable Costs Total $28,415
Total Costs $109,011

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M1 M2 M3M4

M1 (10 months, August - May)

M1 (10 Months) Cost of Attendance
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).

Tuition $67,880
Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance) $1,378
Health Services Fee $780
Hospitalization Insurance  $5,148
Direct Costs Total
$75,186
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.

Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $18,770
Personal $3,492
Books $2,000
Transportation $760
Loan Fees $1,522
Indirect/Variable Costs Total $26,544
Total Costs $101,730

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M2 (8 months, end of July-March)

M2 (8 Months) Cost of Attendance
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).

Tuition $67,880
Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance, USMLE) $1,807
Health Services Fee $780
Hospitalization Insurance $4,698
Direct Costs Total $75,165
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.

Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $15,016
Personal $2,812
Books $1,500
Transportation $608
Loan Fees $1,522
Indirect/Variable Costs Total $21,458
Total Costs $96,623

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M3 (10 months, July - April)

M3 (10 Months) Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs Total
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).
Tuition $67,880
Fees (UPass, Activity Fee, Disability Insurance, USMLE) $1,807
Health Services Fee $780
Hospitalization Insurance $4,698
Direct Costs Total $75,165
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.

Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $18,770
Personal $3,492
Books $1,500
Transportation $760
Loan Fees $1,522
Indirect/Variable Costs Total $26,044
Total Costs $101,209

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M4 (11 months, July - May)

M4 (11 Months) Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs Total
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).
Tuition $67,880
Fees (UPass, Activity Fee) $782
Health Services Fee $780
Hospitalization Insurance $4,698
Direct Costs Total $74,140
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.

Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $20,647
Personal $3,832
Books $1,550
Transportation $836
Loan Fees $1,522
Indirect/Variable Costs Total $28,387
Total Costs $102,527

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