Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $8,864
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $19,652
- Average Net Price
- $13,809
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 34.9%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $10,617
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $11,337
- Books & Supplies
- $1,300
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $20,781
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.0%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 36.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $12,129 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,307 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $14,216 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,311 |
| $110,001+ | $18,107 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Northwestern families pay an average of $13,809 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $12,129 per year, while those from wealthy households ($110,000+) pay $18,107. Over four years, that means a total cost ranging from $48,500 to $72,400 depending on family finances.
The typical graduate leaves with $25,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings hitting $47,021 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6.8% of income. Only 37% of students take federal loans, suggesting many avoid debt entirely. Just 19% receive institutional grants averaging $9,542.
In-state students get the strongest value proposition here. Nearly 98% of enrollment comes from Louisiana, and the combination of low tuition and targeted aid makes Northwestern particularly affordable for local families seeking teacher preparation or nursing degrees.
The typical graduate leaves with $25,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings hitting $47,021 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6.8% of income. Only 37% of students take federal loans, suggesting many avoid debt entirely. Just 19% receive institutional grants averaging $9,542.
In-state students get the strongest value proposition here. Nearly 98% of enrollment comes from Louisiana, and the combination of low tuition and targeted aid makes Northwestern particularly affordable for local families seeking teacher preparation or nursing degrees.
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