The average tuition & fees of Illinois colleges is $10,452 for Illinois residents and $13,472 for students from other States.
Northwestern University has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $65,997 and Pacific College of Health and Science has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $7,508.
For graduate programs,
University of Chicago has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $65,619 and
Columbia College Chicago has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $32,520 in Illinois.
The average COA of Illinois 4-year colleges in 2024 is $30,608 for Illinois residents and $35,968 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2024 Average cost of Attendance for Illinois Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$13,585 | $18,946 |
$12,218 | $18,691 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,175 | $1,175 |
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| Room & Board | $15,848 | $15,848 |
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| COA | $30,608 | $35,968 | $29,240 | $35,714 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Illinois, 213 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Illinois colleges is $10,452 for Illinois residents and $13,472 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024.
The Illinois tuition & fees have risen -2.24% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Illinois schools with tuition changes from last year at Illinois colleges tuition change page.
2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Illinois Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2020 |
$13,051 | $20,484 |
$9,096 | $11,451 |
$29,751 | $14,496 |
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| 2021 |
$13,170 | $18,890 |
$9,146 | $11,580 |
$29,169 | $13,998 |
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| 2022 |
$13,423 | $19,316 |
$9,399 | $11,934 |
$29,442 | $13,910 |
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| 2023 |
$13,444 | $19,379 |
$9,558 | $12,071 |
$30,164 | $14,639 |
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| 2024 |
$13,585 | $18,946 |
$9,668 | $12,224 |
$30,575 | $15,346 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
79 Illinois colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Illinois colleges is $12,218 for Illinois residents and $18,691 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 99.44% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2024 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Illinois Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2020 |
$11,638 | $18,158 | $20,029 |
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| 2021 |
$11,844 | $18,275 | $20,314 |
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| 2022 |
$12,004 | $18,703 | $20,443 |
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| 2023 |
$11,998 | $18,796 | $20,796 |
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| 2024 |
$12,218 | $18,691 | $21,253 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Illinois colleges in 2024 is $1,175. The books & supplies cost rose 102.30% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2024 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2024 Average Books & Supplies cost for Illinois Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2020 | $1,206 |
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| 2021 | $1,174 |
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| 2022 | $1,149 |
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| 2023 | $1,149 |
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| 2024 | $1,175 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Illinois colleges in 2024 is $15,848 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $16,198 living off campus. 66 schools have on-campus living facilities in Illinois State. The on-campus living cost rose 104.78% and off-campus cost rose 107.23% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2024 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2024 Average Living cost for Illinois Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2020 | $13,730 | $13,214 |
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| 2021 | $14,075 | $13,980 |
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| 2022 | $14,422 | $14,310 |
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| 2023 | $15,124 | $15,105 |
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| 2024 | $15,848 | $16,198 |
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