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Master’s in Public Policy and Administration International (Online)

Three Courses

Cost of Attendance for Three Courses
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.)

Category Fall 2024 Winter 2025 Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Total
Tuition $13,750 $13,750 $13,750 $13,750 $55,000
Activity Fee $250 $250 $250 $250 $1,000
Health Services Fee $266 $266 $266 - $798
Health Insurance $5,571 - - - $5,571
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 Winter 2025 Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Total
Housing & Food (Rent, Utilities, Food, etc) $6,120 $6,120 $6,120 $6,120 $24,480
Books $504 $504 $504 $504 $2,016
Transportation $516 $516 $516 $516 $2,064
Personal $900 $900 $900 $900 $3,600
Loan Fees $280 $280 $280 $280 $1,120
Total Costs $28,157 $22,586 $22,586 $22,320 $95,649