Undergraduate tuition for the 2012/13 school year was $61,240; this includes the basic tuition of $43,380, fees (health $200, etc.), room and board of $13,329 (less if commuting), books and supplies $1,842, personal expenses $1,890, transportation cost of $400. Northwestern awards financial aid solely on the basis of need through loans, work-study, grants, and scholarships. The University processed in excess of $472 million in financial aid for the 2009–2010 academic year. This included $265 million in institutional funds, with the remainder coming from federal and state governments and private organizations and individuals. Northwestern scholarship programs for undergraduate students support needy students from a variety of income and backgrounds. Approximately 44 percent of the June 2010 graduates had received federal and/or private loans for their undergraduate education, graduating with an average debt of $17,200. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the total undergrad tuition for the 2012/2013 school year? ANS1 $61,240 QSN2 On what basis does Northwestern award financial aid? ANS2 need QSN3 What percentage of the June 2010 graduates received federal or private loans? ANS3 Approximately 44 QSN4 What was the average debt for the June 2010 graduates? ANS4 $17,200 QSN5 How much financial aid did Northwestern process for the 2009-2010 academic year? ANS5 in excess of $472 million