Pritzker School of Law
The totals provided on this page include tuition, loan fees, housing and food, transportation, and other expenses that the Financial Aid Committee takes into account when determining your required educational budget. All budgets are for nine months (fall and spring semesters) unless otherwise noted.
JDJD-MBALLM, LLM IHRLLM-TaxMaster of science in Law
JD
First year and transfer JD students
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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) |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Tuition | $39,886 | $39,886 | $79,772 |
| Health Services Fee | $431 | $430 | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $6,195 | - | $6,195 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $11,030 | $11,030 | $22,060 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $1,776 |
| Personal | $1,418 | $1,418 | $2,836 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,202 | $1,202 | $2,404 |
| Total Costs | $61,824 | $55,628 | $117,452 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
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Second year JD students
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Tuition | $39,886 | $39,886 | $79,772 |
| Health Services Fee | $431 | $430 | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,919 | - | $5,919 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $11,030 | $11,030 | $22,060 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $1,776 |
| Personal | $1,418 | $1,418 | $2,836 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,202 | $1,202 | $2,404 |
| Total Costs | $61,548 | $55,628 | $117,176 |
* 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.
Third year JD students
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Tuition | $39,886 | $39,886 | $79,772 |
| Health Services Fee | $431 | $430 | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,919 | - | $5,919 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $11,030 | $11,030 | $22,060 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $1,776 |
| Personal | $1,418 | $1,418 | $2,836 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,202 | $1,202 | $2,404 |
| Bar Exam Registration*** | - | $1,245 | $1,245 |
| Total Costs | $61,548 | $56,873 | $118,421 |
* 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.
*** Students can apply for Bar Exam Registration supplement during Spring semester.
JD-MBA
First year JD-MBA students (12 month budget)
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Total |
| Tuition | $56,475 | $56,475 | - | $112,950 |
| Health Services Fee | $431 | $430 | - | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $6,195 | - | - | $6,195 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $11,030 | $11,030 | $7,353 | $29,413 |
| Personal | $1,418 | $1,418 | $945 | $3,781 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $888 | $2,664 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $516 | $2,064 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,823 | $1,823 | $428 | $4,074 |
| Total Costs | $79,034 | $72,838 | $10,130 | $162,002 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
Second year JD-MBA students (10 month budget)
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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) |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Tuition | $56,475 | $56,475 | $112,950 |
| Health Services Fee | $431 | $430 | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,919 | - | $5,919 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $9,804 | $14,706 | $24,510 |
| Personal | $1,260 | $1,890 | $3,150 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $1,776 |
| Transportation | $688 | $1,032 | $1,720 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,823 | $1,823 | $3,646 |
| Total Costs | $77,288 | $77,244 | $154,532 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
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Third year JD-MBA students (9 month budget)
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Tuition | $56,475 | $56,475 | $112,950 |
| Health Services Fee | $431 | $430 | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,919 | - | $5,919 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $11,030 | $11,030 | $22,060 |
| Personal | $1,418 | $1,418 | $2,836 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $1,776 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,823 | $1,823 | $3,646 |
| Bar Exam Registration*** | - | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Total Costs | $78,758 | $74,068 | $152,826 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
*** Students can apply for Bar Exam Registration supplement during Spring semester.
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LLM, LLM IHR
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Tuition | $41,731 | $41,731 | $83,462 |
| Health Services Fee | $431 | $430 | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $6,195 | - | $6,195 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $11,030 | $11,030 | $22,060 |
| Personal | $1,418 | $1,418 | $2,836 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $1,776 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,262 | $1,262 | $2,524 |
| Total Costs | $63,729 | $57,533 | $121,262 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
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LLM-Taxation
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Tuition | $39,886 | $39,886 | $79,772 |
| Health Services Fee | $431 | $430 | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $6,195 | - | $6,195 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $11,030 | $11,030 | $22,060 |
| Personal | $1,418 | $1,418 | $2,836 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $1,776 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,262 | $1,262 | $2,524 |
| Total Costs | $61,884 | $55,688 | $117,572 |
*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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
Master of Science in Law
Full-time residential MSL students
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Tuition | $32,843 | $32,843 | $65,686 |
| Health Services Fee | $431 | $430 | $861 |
| Health Insurance* | $6,195 | - | $6,195 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $11,030 | $11,030 | $22,060 |
| Personal | $1,418 | $1,418 | $2,836 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $1,776 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $625 | $625 | $1,250 |
| Total Costs | $54,204 | $48,008 | $102,212 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
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Part-time residential MSL students
| Direct Costs | |||
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These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Tuition* | $14,076 | $14,076 | $28,152 |
| Health Services Fee | $431 | $430 | $861 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $11,030 | $11,030 | $22,060 |
| Personal | $1,418 | $1,418 | $2,836 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $1,776 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $625 | $625 | $1,250 |
| Total Costs | $29,242 |
$29,241 | $58,483 |
*$2,346/unit, assumed 6 credits in the Fall and Spring semesters
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
Online MSL students
| Direct Costs | |||
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These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Tuition* | $14,076 | $14,076 | $28,152 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $11,030 | $11,030 | $22,060 |
| Personal | $1,418 | $1,418 | $2,836 |
| Books | $888 | $888 | $1,776 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $625 | $625 | $1,250 |
| Total Costs | $28,811 | $28,811 | $57,622 |
* $2,346/unit, assumed 6 credits in the Fall and Spring semesters
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
JDJD-MBALLM, LLM IHRLLM-TaxMaster of science in Law
JD
First year and transfer JD students
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Tuition | $38,352 | $38,352 | $76,704 |
| Health Services Fee | $414 | $414 | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,830 | - | $5,830 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $10,575 | $21,150 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $1,758 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,170 | $1,170 | $2,340 |
| Total Costs | $59,344 | $53,514 | $112,858 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
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Second year JD students
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Tuition | $38,352 | $38,352 | $76,704 |
| Health Services Fee | $414 | $414 | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,571 | - | $5,571 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $10,575 | $21,150 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $1,758 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,170 | $1,170 | $2,340 |
| Total Costs | $59,085 | $53,514 | $112,599 |
* 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.
Third year JD students
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Tuition | $38,352 | $38,352 | $76,704 |
| Health Services Fee | $414 | $414 | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,571 | - | $5,571 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $10,575 | $21,150 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $1,758 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,170 | $1,170 | $2,340 |
| Bar Exam Registration*** | - | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Total Costs | $59,085 | $54,744 | $113,829 |
* 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.
*** Students can apply for Bar Exam Registration supplement during Spring semester.
JD-MBA
First year JD-MBA students (12 month budget)
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Total |
| Tuition | $54,303 | $54,303 | - | $108,606 |
| Health Services Fee | $414 | $414 | - | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,830 | - | - | $5,830 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $10,575 | $7,050 | $28,200 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,350 | $900 | $3,600 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $879 | $2,637 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $516 | $2,064 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,664 | $1,664 | $393 | $3,721 |
| Total Costs | $75,789 | $69,959 | $9,738 | $155,486 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
Second year JD-MBA students (10 month budget)
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Tuition | $54,303 | $54,303 | $108,606 |
| Health Services Fee | $414 | $414 | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,571 | - | $5,571 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $14,110 | $24,685 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,800 | $3,150 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $1,758 |
| Transportation | $774 | $1,032 | $1,806 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,664 | $1,664 | $3,328 |
| Total Costs | $75,350 | $74,202 | $149,732 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
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Third year JD-MBA students (9 month budget)
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Tuition | $54,303 | $54,303 | $108,606 |
| Health Services Fee | $414 | $414 | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,571 | - | $5,571 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $10,575 | $21,150 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $1,758 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,664 | $1,664 | $3,328 |
| Bar Exam Registration*** | - | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Total Costs | $75,530 | $71,189 | $146,719 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
*** Students can apply for Bar Exam Registration supplement during Spring semester.
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LLM, LLM IHR
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Tuition | $40,126 | $40,126 | $80,252 |
| Health Services Fee | $414 | $414 | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,830 | - | $5,830 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $10,575 | $21,150 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $1,758 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,361 | $1,361 | $2,722 |
| Total Costs | $61,309 | $55,479 | $116,788 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
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LLM-Taxation
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Tuition | $38,352 | $38,352 | $76,704 |
| Health Services Fee | $414 | $414 | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,830 | - | $5,830 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $10,575 | $21,150 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $1,758 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $1,361 | $1,361 | $2,722 |
| Total Costs | $59,535 | $53,705 | $113,240 |
*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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
Master of Science in Law
Full-time residential MSL students
| 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) |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Tuition | $31,580 | $31,580 | $63,160 |
| Health Services Fee | $414 | $414 | $828 |
| Health Insurance* | $5,830 | - | $5,830 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $10,575 | $21,150 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $1,758 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $630 | $630 | $1,260 |
| Total Costs | $52,032 | $46,202 | $98,234 |
* 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 the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
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Part-time residential MSL students
| Direct Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Tuition* | $13,536 | $13,536 | $27,072 |
| 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. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $10,575 | $21,150 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $1,758 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $630 | $630 | $1,260 |
| Total Costs | $27,744 |
$27,744 | $55,488 |
*$2,256/unit, assumed 6 credits in the Fall and Spring semesters
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.
Online MSL students
| Direct Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice. |
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| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Tuition* | $13,536 | $13,536 | $27,072 |
| 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. |
|||
| Category | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $10,575 | $10,575 | $21,150 |
| Personal | $1,350 | $1,350 | $2,700 |
| Books | $879 | $879 | $1,758 |
| Transportation | $774 | $774 | $1,548 |
| Loan Fees** | $630 | $630 | $1,260 |
| Total Costs | $27,744 |
$27,744 |
$55,488 |
* $2,256/unit, assumed 6 credits in the Fall and Spring semesters
** Loan fees are included to offset fees charged by the Department of Education on the Direct Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS loans.