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Kellogg Evening & Weekend MBA 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.

Note: Tuition is based on the term you entered Kellogg. The 2026-27 academic year for the Evening and Weekend program takes place from summer 2026 to spring 2027.

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One Unit

One Course Budget
Direct Costs
These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition* $8,392 $8,644 $8,644 $8,644 $34,324
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Books $178 $178 $178 $178 $712
Transportation $172 $172 $172 $172 $688
Total Costs $8,742 $8,994 $8,994 $8,994 $35,724

*Students who are newly admitted and applying for financial aid for their first term of enrollment will be offered additional loan assistance to cover the $2,040 enrollment fee for the Kellogg Evening & Weekend MBA program.

**Students in their first term of enrollment are charged a Course material fee is $620 for students in the traditional program and $480 in the accelerated program. 

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Two Units

Two Course Budget
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition* $16,784 $17,288 $17,288 $17,288 $68,648
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc.) $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $30,588
Books $356 $356 $356 $356 $1,424
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $344 $344 $344 $344 $1,376
Loan Fees $36 $36 $36 $36 $144
Total Costs $26,112 $26,616 $26,616 $26,616 $105,960

*Students who are newly admitted and applying for financial aid for their first term of enrollment will be offered additional loan assistance to cover the $2,040 enrollment fee for the Kellogg Evening & Weekend MBA program.

**Students in their first term of enrollment are charged a Course material fee is $620 for students in the traditional program and $480 in the accelerated program. 

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Three Units

Three Course Budget
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition* $25,176 $25,932 $25,932 $25,932 $102,972
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc.) $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $30,588
Books $534 $534 $534 $534 $2,136
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $516 $516 $516 $516 $2,064
Loan Fees $54 $54 $54 $54 $216
Total Costs $34,872 $35,628 $35,628 $35,628 $141,756

*Students who are newly admitted and applying for financial aid for their first term of enrollment will be offered additional loan assistance to cover the $2,040 enrollment fee for the Kellogg Evening & Weekend MBA program.

**Students in their first term of enrollment are charged a Course material fee is $620 for students in the traditional program and $480 in the accelerated program. 

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Four Units

Four Course Budget
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition* $33,568 $34,576 $34,576 $34,576 $137,296
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc.) $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $30,588
Books $712 $712 $712 $712 $2,848
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $688 $688 $688 $688 $2,752
Loan Fees $54 $54 $54 $54 $216
Total Costs $43,614 $44,622 $44,622 $44,622 $177,480

*Students who are newly admitted and applying for financial aid for their first term of enrollment will be offered additional loan assistance to cover the $2,040 enrollment fee for the Kellogg Evening & Weekend MBA program.

**Students in their first term of enrollment are charged a Course material fee is $620 for students in the traditional program and $480 in the accelerated program. 

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One Unit Two Units Three UnitsFour Units

One Unit

One Course Budget
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition $8,228 $8,476 $8,476 $8,476 $33,656
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Books $178 $178 $178 $178 $712
Transportation $172 $172 $172 $172 $688
Total Costs $8,578 $8,826 $8,826 $8,826 $35,056

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Two Units

Two Course Budget
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition $16,456 $16,952 $16,952 $16,952 $67,312
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc.) $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $30,588
Books $356 $356 $356 $356 $1,424
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $344 $344 $344 $344 $1,376
Loan Fees $36 $36 $36 $36 $144
Total Costs $25,784 $26,280 $26,280 $26,280 $104,624

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Three Units

Three Course Budget
Direct Costs
These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition $24,684 $25,428 $25,428 $25,428 $100,968
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc.) $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $30,588
Books $534 $534 $534 $534 $2,136
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $516 $516 $516 $516 $2,064
Loan Fees $54 $54 $54 $54 $216
Total Costs $34,380 $35,124 $35,124 $35,124 $139,752

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Four Units

Four Course Budget
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition* $32,912 $33,904 $33,904 $33,904 $134,624
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc.) $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $30,588
Books $712 $712 $712 $712 $2,848
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $688 $688 $688 $688 $2,752
Loan Fees $54 $54 $54 $54 $216
Total Costs $42,958 $43,950 $43,950 $43,950 $174,808

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One Unit Two Units Three UnitsFour Units

One Unit

One Course Budget
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition $8,068 $8,310 $8,310 $8,310 $32,998
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Books $178 $178 $178 $178 $712
Transportation $172 $172 $172 $172 $688
Total Costs $8,418 $8,660 $8,660 $8,660 $34,398

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Two Units

Two Course Budget
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition $16,136 $16,620 $16,620 $16,620 $65,996
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc.) $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $30,588
Books $356 $356 $356 $356 $1,424
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $344 $344 $344 $344 $1,376
Loan Fees $36 $36 $36 $36 $144
Total Costs $25,464 $25,948 $25,948 $25,948 $103,308

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Three Units

Three Course Budget
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition $24,204 $24,930 $24,930 $24,930 $98,994
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc.) $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $30,588
Books $534 $534 $534 $534 $2,136
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $516 $516 $516 $516 $2,064
Loan Fees $54 $54 $54 $54 $216
Total Costs $33,900 $34,626 $34,626 $34,626 $137,778

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Four Units

Four Course Budget
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Tuition* $32,272 $33,240 $33,240 $33,240 $131,992
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 but can be used to help you budget your living expenses for the year.
Category  Summer Fall Winter Spring Total
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc.) $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $7,647 $30,588
Books $712 $712 $712 $712 $2,848
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $688 $688 $688 $688 $2,752
Loan Fees $54 $54 $54 $54 $216
Total Costs $42,318 $43,286 $43,286 $43,286 $172,176

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