Feinberg School of Medicine (MD Program)
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of expenses while enrolled at Northwestern and is used to determine your aid eligibility and consist of direct and indirect cost. Direct costs are billed directly by the University and include tuition, fees, and health insurance.
Indirect costs use averages based on the cost of living in Chicago and include housing, food, transportation and other personal expenses. Indirect costs are not included in your bill but should be take into account while determining the full cost of your program at Northwestern.
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M1 (10 months, August - May)
| Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
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Note: These costs 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: Bills generate in July with an August 1 due date and December with a January 1 due date. |
|
| Tuition | $76,512 |
| Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance) | $1,495 |
| Health Services Fee | $894 |
| Health Insurance* | $7,071 |
| Direct Costs Total |
$85,972 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs | |
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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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year. |
|
| Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $25,490 |
| Personal | $3,150 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $1,722 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,800 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $34,162 |
| Total Costs | $120,134 |
* Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan.
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on federal loans.
M2 (9 months, July - March 15)
| Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
|
Note: These costs 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: Bills generate in July with an August 1 due date and December with a January 1 due date. |
|
| Tuition | $76,512 |
| Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance, USMLE) | $2,012 |
| Health Services Fee | $894 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,996 |
| Direct Costs Total | $85,414 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs | |
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These estimated costs are based on averages for each category as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year. |
|
| Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $22,941 |
| Personal | $2,835 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,551 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,800 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $30,627 |
| Total Costs | $116,041 |
* Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan.
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on federal loans.
M3 (10 months, July - April)
| Direct Costs | Total |
|---|---|
|
Note: These costs 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: Bills generate in June with an July 1 due date and December with a January 1 due date. |
|
| Tuition | $76,512 |
| Fees (UPass, Activity Fee, Disability Insurance, USMLE) | $2,012 |
| Health Services Fee | $894 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,996 |
| Direct Costs Total | $85,414 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs | |
|
These estimated costs are based on averages for each category as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year. |
|
| Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $25,490 |
| Personal | $3,150 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,722 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,800 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $33,662 |
| Total Costs | $119,076 |
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on federal loans.
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M4 (11 months, July - May)
| Direct Costs | Total |
|---|---|
|
Note: These costs 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: Bills generate in June with an July 1 due date and December with a January 1 due date. |
|
| Tuition | $76,512 |
| Fees (UPass, Activity Fee) | $1,022 |
| Health Services Fee | $894 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,996 |
| Direct Costs Total | $84,424 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs | |
|
These estimated costs are based on averages for each category as determined by surveying students in your program. These estimated expenses are not billed but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year. |
|
| Housing and Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $28,039 |
| Personal | $3,465 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,896 |
| Residency Expense Allowance | $4,000 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,800 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $40,700 |
| Total Costs | $125,124 |
* Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan.
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on federal loans.
M1 (10 months, August - 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 M1 year, bills will be generated in July with an August 1 due date and December with a January 1 due date). |
|
| Tuition | $74,104 |
| Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance) | $1,298 |
| Health Services Fee | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $6,487 |
| Direct Costs Total |
$82,750 |
| 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) | $24,510 |
| Personal | $3,150 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $1,720 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,800 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $33,180 |
| Total Costs | $115,930 |
* Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan.
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
M2 (9 months, July - March 15)
| 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 | $74,104 |
| Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance, USMLE) | $1,842 |
| Health Services Fee | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,919 |
| Direct Costs Total | $82,726 |
| 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) | $22,059 |
| Personal | $2,835 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,800 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $29,742 |
| Total Costs | $112,468 |
*Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan.
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
M3 (10 months, July - April)
| 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 | $74,104 |
| Fees (UPass, Activity Fee, Disability Insurance, USMLE) | $1,842 |
| Health Services Fee | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,919 |
| Direct Costs Total | $82,726 |
| 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) | $24,510 |
| Personal | $3,150 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,720 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,800 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $32,680 |
| Total Costs | $115,406 |
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
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M4 (11 months, July - May)
| 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 | $74,104 |
| Fees (UPass, Activity Fee) | $852 |
| Health Services Fee | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,919 |
| Direct Costs Total | $81,736 |
| 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) | $26,961 |
| Personal | $3,465 |
| Books | $1,550 |
| Transportation | $1,892 |
| Residency Expense Allowance | $4,000 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,800 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $39,668 |
| Total Costs | $121,404 |
* Health Insurance will not be charged if you waive out of the Northwestern Health Insurance Plan.
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.