Feinberg School of Medicine (MD Program)
The totals provided on this page 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.
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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 | $66,096 |
| Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance) | $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. |
|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $17,040 |
| Personal | $2,950 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $630 |
| Loan Fees | $1,483 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $24,103 |
| Total Costs | $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, June)
| Indirect/Variable Costs | Total |
|---|---|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $1,704 |
| Personal | $295 |
| Transportation | $63 |
| Loan Fees | $87 |
| Total Costs | $2,149 |
M2 (8 months, end of 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). |
|
| Tuition | $66,096 |
| Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance) | $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. |
|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $13,632 |
| Personal | $2,360 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| USMLE Step 1 | $645 |
| Transportation | $504 |
| Loan Fees | $1,483 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $20,114 |
| Total Costs | $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)
| Indirect/Variable Costs | Total |
|---|---|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $3,408 |
| Personal | $590 |
| Transportation | $126 |
| Loan Fees | $174 |
| Total Costs | $4,298 |
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 | $66,096 |
| Fees (UPass, Activity Fee, Disability Insurance) | $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. |
|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $17,040 |
| Personal | $2,950 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $630 |
| Loan Fees | $1,483 |
| USMLE | $645 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $24,248 |
| Total Costs | $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)
| Indirect/Variable Costs | Total |
|---|---|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $3,408 |
| Personal | $590 |
| Transportation | $126 |
| Loan Fees | $174 |
| Total Costs | $4,298 |
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 | $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. |
|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $18,744 |
| Personal | $3,245 |
| Books | $1,550 |
| Transportation | $693 |
| Loan Fees | $1,483 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $25,715 |
| Total Costs | $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.
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 | $64,262 |
| Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance) | $1,424 |
| Health Insurance | $4,568 * |
| Direct Costs Total |
$70,254 |
| 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. |
|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $17,040 |
| Personal | $2,950 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Transportation | $630 |
| Loan Fees | $1,504 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $24,124 |
| Total Costs | $94,378 |
* 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, June)
| Indirect/Variable Costs | Total |
|---|---|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $1,704 |
| Personal | $295 |
| Transportation | $63 |
| Loan Fees | $87 |
| Total Costs | $2,149 |
M2 (8 months, end of 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). |
|
| Tuition | $64,262 |
| Fees (UPass, Student Activity, Disability Insurance) | $1,208 |
| Health Insurance* | $4,170 |
| Direct Costs Total | $69,640 |
| 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. |
|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $13,632 |
| Personal | $2,360 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| USMLE Step 1 | $645 |
| Transportation | $504 |
| Loan Fees | $1,504 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $20,145 |
| Total Costs | $89,785 |
* 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)
| Indirect/Variable Costs | Total |
|---|---|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $3,408 |
| Personal | $590 |
| Transportation | $126 |
| Loan Fees | $175 |
| Total Costs | $4,299 |
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 | $64,262 |
| Fees (UPass, Activity Fee, Disability Insurance) | $1,208 |
| Health Insurance* | $4,170 |
| Direct Costs Total | $69,640 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs | Total |
| 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. |
|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $17,040 |
| Personal | $2,950 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $630 |
| Loan Fees | $1,504 |
| USMLE | $1,945 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $25,569 |
| Total Costs | $95,209 |
* 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)
| Indirect/Variable Costs | Total |
|---|---|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $3,408 |
| Personal | $590 |
| Transportation | $126 |
| Loan Fees | $175 |
| Total Costs | $4,299 |
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 | $64,262 |
| Fees (UPass, Activity Fee) | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $4,170 |
| Direct Costs Total | $69,260 |
| 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. |
|
| Room and Board (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $18,744 |
| Personal | $3,245 |
| Books | $1,550 |
| Transportation | $693 |
| Loan Fees | $1,504 |
| Indirect/Variable Costs Total | $25,736 |
| Total Costs | $94,996 |
* 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.