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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$21,868
($10,271)
Graduate
(in-state)
$19,577
($13,120)
Books & Supplies $1,217
On-Campus Living Costs $15,794
Off-Campus Living Costs $15,514

Average Costs of Attendance at Illinois Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $38,878 when a student lives on campus and $38,598 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $10,271 for Illinois residents and $21,868 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $15,794 when a student lives on campus and $15,514 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
Illinois Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$27,281 (In-State)
$38,878 (Out-of-State)
$27,002 (In-State)
$38,598 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$10,271 (In-State)
$21,868 (Out-of-State)
$10,271 (In-State)
$21,868 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,217$1,217
Living Costs$15,794$15,514
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Illinois Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Illinois colleges and universities is $10,271 for in-state students and $21,868 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.43% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Illinois Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$9,884$10,136 $10,270$10,271
Out-Of-State$20,858$21,203 $21,560$21,868
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Illinois Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Illinois colleges and universities is $13,120 for in-state students and $19,577 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -3.60% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Illinois Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$11,844$12,004 $11,998$13,120
Out-Of-State$19,896$20,018 $20,308$19,577
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Illinois Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Illinois colleges and universities is $1,217. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -1.08% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Illinois Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,209$1,195 $1,230$1,217
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Illinois Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Illinois colleges and universities is $15,794 when a student lives on campus and $15,514 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.89% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 11.11% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
Illinois Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$13,946$14,344 $15,058$15,794
Off-Campus$12,742$13,008 $13,963$15,514
[Chart] Living Costs - Illinois Colleges