Paying for Illinois State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$14,121 1.29%	$23,479 1.16%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$10,009 3.74%	$12,646 10.41%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Illinois State University (Illinois State) are $14,121 for Illinois residents and $23,479 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

86% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,441. It could cover 44.47% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,968 for Illinois residents and $31,326 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Illinois State's 4-year tuition is $59,044 for Illinois residents and $96,957 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $136,955 for Illinois residents and $174,868 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 Illinois State University is $14,121 for Illinois residents and $23,479 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.29% for Illinois residents and increased by 1.16% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Illinois State is $14,303 for Illinois residents and $23,752 for out-of-state students, a 1.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Illinois State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,941	$23,209	$16,458
2023-2024	$14,121	$23,479	$17,458
Change % 2023-2024	1.29%	1.16%	6.08%
2024-2025	$14,303	$23,752	$18,519

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,009 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $12,646. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Illinois State is $10,384 for Illinois residents and $13,962 for out-of-state students , a 10.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Illinois State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,648	$11,454	$16,458
2023-2024	$10,009	$12,646	$17,458
Change % 2023-2024	3.74%	10.41%	6.08%
2024-2025	$10,384	$13,962	$18,519

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 Illinois State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $402 for Illinois residents and $804 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $423 for Illinois residents and $878 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$395	$789
	2023-2024	$402	$804
	2024-2025	$409	$819
Graduate	2022-2023	$415	$861
	2023-2024	$423	$878
	2024-2025	$431	$895

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,458 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.08% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 23.78% compared to the previous year.

The Illinois State's 2024 on-campus COA is $32,409 for state residents and $41,767 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $34,337 for state residents and $43,695 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Illinois State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$14,121
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$23,479
Room & Board	$11,584	$12,048
Personal Expenses	$5,874	$7,338
Books & Supplies	$830
COA (In-State)	$32,409	$34,337
COA (Out-of-State)	$41,767	$43,695

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 Illinois State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Illinois State is $59,044 for Illinois residents and $96,957 for out-of-state students.

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.

Illinois State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,373	$14,628	$14,889	$15,154	$59,044
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,779	$24,083	$24,391	$24,703	$96,957
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,628	$14,889	$15,154	$15,424	$60,096
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$24,083	$24,391	$24,703	$25,019	$98,197
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,889	$15,154	$15,424	$15,699	$61,166
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$24,391	$24,703	$25,019	$25,339	$99,453
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,154	$15,424	$15,699	$15,978	$62,256
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$24,703	$25,019	$25,339	$25,663	$100,725
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,424	$15,699	$15,978	$16,263	$63,364
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$25,019	$25,339	$25,663	$25,991	$102,013

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 $136,955 for Illinois residents and $174,868 for out-of-state students.

Illinois State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$33,124	$33,856	$34,602	$35,366	$136,955
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$42,531	$43,311	$44,107	$44,920	$174,868
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$33,856	$34,604	$35,368	$36,150	$139,985
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$43,311	$44,107	$44,920	$45,750	$178,087
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$34,604	$35,371	$36,152	$36,952	$143,087
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,107	$44,920	$45,750	$46,597	$181,373
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$35,371	$36,155	$36,955	$37,773	$146,261
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$44,920	$45,750	$46,597	$47,463	$184,730
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$36,155	$36,957	$37,776	$38,614	$149,509
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$45,750	$46,597	$47,463	$48,347	$188,157

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 86% 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 $95,191 for Illinois residents and $133,104 for out-of-state students.

Illinois State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,683	$23,415	$24,161	$24,925	$95,191
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$32,090	$32,870	$33,666	$34,479	$133,104
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,415	$24,163	$24,927	$25,709	$98,221
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$32,870	$33,666	$34,479	$35,309	$136,323
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,163	$24,930	$25,711	$26,511	$101,323
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$33,666	$34,479	$35,309	$36,156	$139,609
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,930	$25,714	$26,514	$27,332	$104,497
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,479	$35,309	$36,156	$37,022	$142,966
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,714	$26,516	$27,335	$28,173	$107,745
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,309	$36,156	$37,022	$37,906	$146,393

	In-State	Out-of-State
Illinois State University	$14,121	$23,479
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	$13,244	$13,244
University of Evansville	$42,676
Loyola University Chicago	$51,716
Missouri State University-Springfield	$9,024	$17,928
Valparaiso University	$46,588