Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $9,673 when living on campus and $23,486 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,157 when living on campus and $25,970 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Southeastern Illinois College | $6,300 | $6,540 | $845 | - | $13,873 |
| Richland Community College | $10,800 | $17,070 | $1,400 | - | $13,020 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | $6,960 | $10,248 | $864 | - | $14,105 |
| Elgin Community College | $7,140 | $9,516 | $1,500 | - | $11,250 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | $11,520 | $14,430 | $1,920 | - | $13,632 |
| Southwestern Illinois College | $6,390 | $6,210 | $2,400 | - | $16,996 |
| Average | $8,185 | $10,669 | $1,488 | - | $13,813 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,185 for in-state students and $10,669 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Richland Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,070 and Southwestern Illinois College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,210 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southeastern Illinois College | $6,240 | $6,480 | $6,300 | $6,540 |
| Richland Community College | $10,800 | $17,070 | $10,800 | $17,070 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | $6,840 | $10,068 | $6,960 | $10,248 |
| Elgin Community College | $7,140 | $9,516 | $7,140 | $9,516 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | $11,520 | $14,430 | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| Southwestern Illinois College | $6,390 | $6,210 | $6,390 | $6,210 |
| Average | $8,155 | $10,629 | $8,185 | $10,669 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southeastern Illinois College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Richland Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lincoln Land Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Elgin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwestern Illinois College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,813 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southeastern Illinois College | - | - | $7,108 | $6,765 | - |
| Richland Community College | - | - | $10,070 | $2,950 | - |
| Lincoln Land Community College | - | - | $8,928 | $5,177 | - |
| Elgin Community College | - | - | $7,650 | $3,600 | - |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | - | - | $8,128 | $5,504 | - |
| Southwestern Illinois College | - | - | $11,540 | $5,456 | - |
| Average | - | - | $8,904 | $4,909 | - |