Master’s in Data Science/Predictive Analytics Accelerated
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.
Three Courses
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These costs 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 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | Total |
| Tuition | $15,900 | $15,900 | $15,900 | $15,900 | $63,600 |
| Activity Fee | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $1,400 |
| Health Services Fee | $287 | $287 | $287 | - | $861 |
| Health Insurance | $5,919 | - | - | - | $5,919 |
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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. |
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| Category | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $6,723 | $6,723 | $6,723 | $6,723 | $26,892 |
| Books | $414 | $414 | $414 | $414 | $1,656 |
| Transportation | $516 | $516 | $516 | $516 | $2,064 |
| Personal | $945 | $945 | $945 | $945 | $3,780 |
| Loan Fees | $54 | $54 | $54 | $54 | $216 |
| Total Costs | $31,108 | $25,189 | $25,189 | $24,902 | $106,388 |
Three Courses
| 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 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Total |
| Tuition | $15,900 | $15,900 | $15,900 | $15,900 | $63,600 |
| Activity Fee | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $1,400 |
| Health Services Fee | $287 | $287 | $287 | - | $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 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Total |
| Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) | $6,723 | $6,723 | $6,723 | $6,723 | $26,892 |
| Books | $516 | $516 | $516 | $516 | $2,064 |
| Transportation | $516 | $516 | $516 | $516 | $2,064 |
| Personal | $945 | $945 | $945 | $945 | $3,780 |
| Loan Fees | $230 | $230 | $230 | $230 | $920 |
| Total Costs | $29,907 | $24,336 | $24,336 | $24,070 | $102,649 |