Cost to Attend
Estimated Costs for International Students
Quick International Cost Information
Average Annual Cost* – $22k
Median Federal Debt* – $21k
Median Earnings* – $55k
(* From College Scorecard)
Estimate Your Cost as an International Student
2024-2025 Residential Campus Undergraduate
Tuition and Fees
| Expense Description | 1st Semester (Fall) | 2nd Semester (Spring) | Total Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $17,200 | $17,200 | $34,400 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $405 | $405 | $810 |
| Housing and Food** | $6,550 | $6,550 | $13,100 |
| Transportation** | $594 | $594 | $1,188 |
| Personal** | $1,011 | $1,011 | $2,022 |
| Average Loan Fees*** | $96 | $96 | $192 |
| Resident Total | $25,856 | $25,856 | $51,712 |
* Student Fee excludes health insurance premium; all students must either demonstrate coverage by a qualified US health insurance plan or pay the premium of approximately $1,500 and receive coverage from a policy provided by the University. All international students will be required to purchase the University health insurance plan.
** All Miner, Dubois, and Naegele Village resident students must have a food plan. Alternate plans may be available. Books, course materials, and supplies are partially charged based on courses you are registered for.
*** Tuition will be different based on the number of credits you are registered for.
All incoming students are expected to complete a total of four (4) semesters living in university residence halls (excluding summers) at Northwood University unless they live with a parent or relative within a 50-mile radius (other exemptions defined in the housing contract may apply).
| For 18 and over credits | $835 |
| For 1-11 credits | $1,200 |
| For compressed courses | $1,045 |
For new students only
| Orientation fee | $125 |
If applicable
| Graduation fee | $80 |
| Car permit (commuter and residential students) | $50/semester |
The following information is being provided to assist you in budgeting your finances. The annual costs indicated are estimates and are not costs owed to the University. These costs are based on averages and do not reflect actual expenses that you may incur.
| Book and supply costs | $1,342 |
| Transportation costs for residential students | $1,146 |
| Transportation costs for commuter students | $1,990 |
