Tuition & Financial Aid
Please see the tuition and fees for the Masters of Prosthetics & Orthotics (MPO) and Masters of Prosthetics & Orthotics-Research (MPO-R) programs in the chart below. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
A pre-configured tablet, all necessary software, and training in online educational resources will be provided. Students will purchase required textbooks on their own. It is suggested that students use a range of $500-$750 for textbooks. Room and board are not included.
Financial aid is available to enrolled students. Students interested in the MPO/MPO-R program should read about the financial aid process at the Chicago Financial Aid Office’s website. A number of scholarships are offered by outside organizations throughout the program, and students are notified when these are available. NUPOC does not offer employment to students during the program.
To find out when payments are due, check Northwestern's Student Finance website.
Tuition by Academic Year
Academic Year 2026/2027
| Class | Tuition | Lab Fee |
|---|---|---|
| MPO 2027 | $44,652 | $4,578 |
| MPO 2028 | $44,652 |
$4,578 |
| MPO 2029 |
$44,652 |
$4,578 |
| MPO-R 2027 | $52,290 | $4,578 |
| MPO-R 2028 | $52,290 | $4,578 |
| MPO-R 2029 | $52,290 | $4,578 |
Academic Year 2027/2028*
| Class | Tuition | Lab Fee |
|---|---|---|
| MPO 2027 | $45,992 | $4,715 |
| MPO 2028 | $45,992 |
$4,715 |
| MPO 2029 |
$45,992 |
$4,715 |
| MPO-R 2027 | $53,859 | $4,715 |
| MPO-R 2028 | $53,859 | $4,715 |
| MPO-R 2029 | $53,859 | $4,715 |
*Projected based on an estimated year-over-year 3% increase
Tuition and lab fees are paid twice per academic year
The MPO-R consists of 5 total payments. The 5th payment is reduced from the previous payments. The 5th and final payment for MPO-R 2027 is $7,638.