NIU Planning and Cost Estimator

Estimate costs for fall 2023 and spring 2024 with the 2023-2024 Estimator

Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

This NIU Planning and Cost Estimator was designed for estimating tuition costs, mandatory fees, housing, and other costs assessed by Northern Illinois University for fall 2024 and spring 2025. Note: These estimates only represent eligible charges and credits that are billed through the Office of the Bursar.

Summary of Estimated Costs for 2024-2025

DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind that these calculations should not be considered your official guaranteed costs at NIU. Official tuition and fees are those billed and reported on your MyNIU account by the Office of the Bursar and are subject to change.

Truth-In-Tuition

Initial Term at NIU:
Last Truth-In-Tuition Term:
If necessary, additional 3 term rate available through:


Tuition, General Fees and Expenses

Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Tuition for 0 Course Hours
0.00
0.00
General Fee
0.00
0.00
Academic Program Enhancement Fee
0.00
0.00
Student Medical Insurance
0.00
0.00
Outreach Delivery Fees
0.00
0.00
Regional Course Charges
0.00
0.00
Law Term Material Fee
0.00
0.00
Subtotal:
$ 0.00
$ 0.00

Room and Board

Fall 2024
Spring 2025
0.00
0.00
Residence Hall Surcharge
0.00
0.00
ResNet Access & Support
0.00
0.00
Residential Huskie Bucks
0.00
0.00
Meal Plan Upgrade
0.00
0.00
Subtotal:
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
Total Cost Estimated:
$ 0.00
$ 0.00

Less Financial Aid

Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Subtotal:
$ 0.00
$ 0.00

Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Term Total Due:
$ 0.00
$ 0.00

Yearly Total Due:
$ 0.00

Optional Huskie Installment Plan (HIP)

Fall 2024
Spring 2025
HIP Installment 1
0.00
0.00
HIP Installment 2
0.00
0.00
HIP Installment 3
0.00
0.00
HIP Installment 4
0.00
0.00

Please Note: The non-refundable $50 HIP Participation Fee is divided equally within the installment estimates.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

2024-2025 Undergraduate Full-time

  • Tuition: $10,230
  • Fees: $3,018
  • Loan fees: $74
  • Housing and food: $14,160
  • Travel: $928
  • Books and supplies: $1,200
  • Miscellaneous / personal expenses: $1,420

*Total: $31,030

*View more details on estimated cost of attendance based on program of study and other financial aid assumptions.

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