Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $10,968 when living on campus and $27,265 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $13,271 when living on campus and $29,569 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 | ||
| Waubonsee Community College | $11,369 | $12,330 | $1,600 | - | $26,376 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | $9,552 | $12,552 | $1,008 | - | $9,702 |
| College of Lake County | $10,531 | $14,036 | $1,260 | - | $19,518 |
| Kishwaukee College | $9,390 | $13,800 | $1,200 | - | $13,207 |
| Illinois Central College | $9,900 | $11,700 | $2,300 | - | $17,100 |
| Highland Community College | $6,976 | $7,120 | $720 | - | $11,883 |
| Average | $9,620 | $11,923 | $1,348 | - | $16,298 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,620 for in-state students and $11,923 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, College of Lake County requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,036 and Highland Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,120 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Waubonsee Community College | $10,626 | $11,496 | $11,369 | $12,330 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | $9,552 | $12,552 | $9,552 | $12,552 |
| College of Lake County | $9,842 | $13,118 | $10,531 | $14,036 |
| Kishwaukee College | $9,390 | $13,800 | $9,390 | $13,800 |
| Illinois Central College | $9,316 | $11,336 | $9,900 | $11,700 |
| Highland Community College | $6,904 | $7,048 | $6,976 | $7,120 |
| Average | $9,272 | $11,558 | $9,620 | $11,923 |
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 | |
| Waubonsee Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lewis and Clark Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Lake County | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kishwaukee College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Illinois Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Highland Community 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 $16,298 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Waubonsee Community College | - | - | $13,262 | $13,114 | - |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | - | - | $7,002 | $2,700 | - |
| College of Lake County | - | - | $13,750 | $5,768 | - |
| Kishwaukee College | - | - | $8,651 | $4,556 | - |
| Illinois Central College | - | - | $12,600 | $4,500 | - |
| Highland Community College | - | - | $5,603 | $6,280 | - |
| Average | - | - | $10,145 | $6,153 | - |