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Master's in Information Systems (Online)

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.

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One course Two courses Three courses

One Course

Cost of Attendance for One Course
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Fall 2026 Winter 2027 Spring 2027 Summer 2027 Total
Tuition $5,037 $5,037 $5,037 $5,037 $20,148
Technology Fee $130 $130 $130 $130 $520
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  Fall 2026 Winter 2027 Spring 2027 Summer 2027 Total
Books $138 $138 $138 $138 $552
Transportation $172 $172 $172 $172 $688
Total Costs $5,477 $5,477 $5,477 $5,477 $21,908

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Two Courses

Cost of Attendance for Two Courses
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Fall 2026 Winter 2027 Spring 2027 Summer 2027 Total
Tuition $10,074 $10,074 $10,074 $10,074 $40,296
Technology Fee $260 $260 $260 $260 $1,040
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  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 $276 $276 $276 $276 $1,104
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $344 $344 $344 $344 $1,376
Loan Fees $36 $36 $36 $36 $144
Total Costs $18,658 $18,658 $18,658 $18,658 $74,632

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Three Courses

Cost of Attendance for Three Courses
Direct Costs

These costs will appear on your invoice.
Category Fall 2026 Winter 2027 Spring 2027 Summer 2027 Total
Tuition $15,111 $15,111 $15,111 $15,111 $60,444
Technology Fee $390 $390 $390 $390 $1,560
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  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
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $516 $516 $516 $516 $2,064
Loan Fees $54 $54 $54 $54 $216
Total Costs $24,153 $24,153 $24,153 $24,153 $96,612
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One course Two courses Three courses

One Course

Cost of Attendance for One Course
Direct Costs

These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice. 
Category Fall 2025 Winter 2026 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Total
Tuition $5,037 $5,037 $5,037 $5,037 $20,148
Technology Fee $130 $130 $130 $130 $520
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 2025 Winter 2026 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Total
Books $172 $172 $172 $172 $688
Transportation $172 $172 $172 $172 $688
Total Costs $5,511 $5,511 $5,511 $5,511 $22,044

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Two Courses

Cost of Attendance for Two Courses
Direct Costs

These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice.
Category Fall 2025 Winter 2026 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Total
Tuition $10,074 $10,074 $10,074 $10,074 $40,296
Technology Fee $260 $260 $260 $260 $1,040
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 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 $344 $344 $344 $344 $1,376
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $344 $344 $344 $344 $1,376
Loan Fees $230 $230 $230 $230 $920
Total Costs $18,920 $18,920 $18,920 $18,920 $75,680

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Three Courses

Cost of Attendance for Three Courses
Direct Costs

These costs are set by the University and will appear on your invoice.
Category Fall 2025 Winter 2026 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Total
Tuition $15,111 $15,111 $15,111 $15,111 $60,444
Technology Fee $390 $390 $390 $390 $1,560
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 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
Personal $945 $945 $945 $945 $3,780
Transportation $516 $516 $516 $516 $2,064
Loan Fees $230 $230 $230 $230 $920
Total Costs $24,431 $24,431 $24,431 $24,431 $97,724
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