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 (10 months, August - May)
| Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
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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 | |
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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 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 | $3,165 |
| Books | $1,550 |
| Transportation | $1,892 |
| Residency Expense Allowance | $4,000 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,800 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $39,368 |
| Total Costs | $121,104 |
* 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.
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 | $71,946 |
| Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance) | $1,423 |
| Health Services Fee | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $6,105 |
| Direct Costs Total |
$80,302 |
| 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) | $23,500 |
| Personal | $3,000 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $1,720 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,669 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $31,889 |
| Total Costs | $112,191 |
* 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 | $71,946 |
| Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance, USMLE) | $1,877 |
| Health Services Fee | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,571 |
| Direct Costs Total | $80,222 |
| 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) | $21,150 |
| Personal | $2,700 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,624 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $28,522 |
| Total Costs | $108,744 |
* 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 | $71,946 |
| Fees (UPass, Activity Fee, Disability Insurance, USMLE) | $1,877 |
| Health Services Fee | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,571 |
| Direct Costs Total | $80,222 |
| 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) | $23,500 |
| Personal | $3,000 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,720 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,624 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $31,344 |
| Total Costs | $111,566 |
** 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 | $71,946 |
| Fees (UPass, Activity Fee) | $827 |
| Health Services Fee | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,571 |
| Direct Costs Total | $79,172 |
| 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) | $25,850 |
| Personal | $3,300 |
| Books | $1,550 |
| Transportation | $1,892 |
| Residency Expense Allowance | $4,000 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,624 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $38,216 |
| Total Costs | $117,388 |
* 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.