Paying for University of Illinois Chicago

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$15,816 2.22%	$31,505 2.15%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$17,268 0.06%	$28,641 0.77%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) are $15,816 for Illinois residents and $31,505 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $12,539. It could cover 39.80% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $25,303 for Illinois residents and $40,992 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UIC's 4-year tuition is $64,242 for Illinois residents and $129,705 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $166,068 for Illinois residents and $231,530 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago is $15,816 for Illinois residents and $31,505 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.22% for Illinois residents and increased by 2.15% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UIC is $16,168 for Illinois residents and $32,183 for out-of-state students, a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UIC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,472	$30,841	$20,426
2023-2024	$15,816	$31,505	$20,626
Change % 2023-2024	2.22%	2.15%	0.98%
2024-2025	$16,168	$32,183	$20,828

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $17,268 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $28,641. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UIC is $17,279 for Illinois residents and $28,862 for out-of-state students , a 0.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of Illinois Chicago has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $32,508 for in-state and $39,708 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $52,846 for in-state and $86,746 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Illinois College of Medicine page.

UIC Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$17,257	$28,422	$20,426
2023-2024	$17,268	$28,641	$20,626
Change % 2023-2024	0.06%	0.77%	0.98%
2024-2025	$17,279	$28,862	$20,828

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UIC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $449 for Illinois residents and $843 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $772 for Illinois residents and $1,121 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$455	$898
	2023-2024	$449	$843
	2024-2025	$443	$791
Graduate	2022-2023	$736	$1,104
	2023-2024	$772	$1,121
	2024-2025	$810	$1,138

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,626 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.98% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.

The UIC's 2024 on-campus COA is $37,842 for state residents and $53,531 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $37,642 for state residents and $53,331 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UIC
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$15,816
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$31,505
Room & Board	$14,600	$14,400
Personal Expenses	$6,026	$6,026
Books & Supplies	$1,400
COA (In-State)	$37,842	$37,642
COA (Out-of-State)	$53,531	$53,331

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UIC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UIC is $64,242 for Illinois residents and $129,705 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UIC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,913	$16,011	$16,110	$16,209	$64,242
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,869	$32,238	$32,610	$32,987	$129,705
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,011	$16,110	$16,209	$16,308	$64,638
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$32,238	$32,610	$32,987	$33,369	$131,204
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,110	$16,209	$16,308	$16,409	$65,035
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,610	$32,987	$33,369	$33,755	$132,721
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,209	$16,308	$16,409	$16,509	$65,435
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$32,987	$33,369	$33,755	$34,145	$134,256
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,308	$16,409	$16,509	$16,611	$65,837
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$33,369	$33,755	$34,145	$34,540	$135,808

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $166,068 for Illinois residents and $231,530 for out-of-state students.

UIC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$39,228	$40,696	$42,249	$43,894	$166,068
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$55,184	$56,922	$58,750	$60,673	$231,530
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$40,696	$42,249	$43,894	$45,637	$172,476
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$56,922	$58,750	$60,673	$62,697	$239,043
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$42,249	$43,894	$45,637	$47,482	$179,263
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$58,750	$60,673	$62,697	$64,828	$246,949
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$43,894	$45,637	$47,482	$49,438	$186,451
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$60,673	$62,697	$64,828	$67,073	$255,272
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$45,637	$47,482	$49,438	$51,510	$194,066
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$62,697	$64,828	$67,073	$69,438	$264,037

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $115,912 for Illinois residents and $181,374 for out-of-state students.

UIC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,689	$28,157	$29,710	$31,355	$115,912
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$42,645	$44,383	$46,211	$48,134	$181,374
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,157	$29,710	$31,355	$33,098	$122,320
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$44,383	$46,211	$48,134	$50,158	$188,887
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,710	$31,355	$33,098	$34,943	$129,107
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,211	$48,134	$50,158	$52,289	$196,793
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,355	$33,098	$34,943	$36,899	$136,295
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$48,134	$50,158	$52,289	$54,534	$205,116
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$33,098	$34,943	$36,899	$38,971	$143,910
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$50,158	$52,289	$54,534	$56,899	$213,881

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Illinois Chicago	$15,816	$31,505
Indiana University-Indianapolis	$10,449	$33,717
Wright State University-Main Campus	$10,614	$20,032
Oakland University	$16,429	$24,737
Cleveland State University	$12,613	$17,973
University of Detroit Mercy	$32,300