Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,259 when living on campus and $26,477 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $14,570 when living on campus and $29,788 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 | ||
| Triton College | $11,790 | $14,880 | $1,500 | - | $11,458 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | $8,502 | $9,846 | $1,584 | - | $23,899 |
| Kishwaukee College | $9,390 | $13,800 | $1,200 | - | $13,207 |
| Kaskaskia College | $7,770 | $12,570 | $1,120 | - | $13,893 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | $11,520 | $14,430 | $1,920 | - | $13,632 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,794 | $13,105 | $1,465 | - | $15,218 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,794 for in-state students and $13,105 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Triton College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,880 and Moraine Valley Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,846 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Triton College | $11,490 | $14,430 | $11,790 | $14,880 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | $8,310 | $9,630 | $8,502 | $9,846 |
| Kishwaukee College | $9,390 | $13,800 | $9,390 | $13,800 |
| Kaskaskia College | $7,530 | $12,330 | $7,770 | $12,570 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | $11,520 | $14,430 | $11,520 | $14,430 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,648 | $12,924 | $9,794 | $13,105 |
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 | |
| Triton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Moraine Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kishwaukee College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kaskaskia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| 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 $15,218 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Triton College | - | - | $7,868 | $3,590 | - |
| Moraine Valley Community College | - | - | $17,200 | $6,699 | - |
| Kishwaukee College | - | - | $8,651 | $4,556 | - |
| Kaskaskia College | - | - | $10,104 | $3,789 | - |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | - | - | $8,128 | $5,504 | - |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $10,390 | $4,828 | - |