Northwestern University has the lowest estimated all-in price among the top 10 universities for the 2025-26 school year at $77,516 to $96,236, depending on whether students live on campus or in an off-campus apartment, according to the school.

U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 Best Colleges Ranking at a time when higher ed faces federal scrutiny.

Research has found that while students can benefit from working during college, work may also disrupt their studies. Latino and female students are two of the groups most likely to work while in college.

President Lisa Marsh Ryerson vows to drive digital innovation at this online juggernaut with a relentless focus on students—and the staff that support them.