Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $9,833 when living on campus and $25,559 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $13,513 when living on campus and $29,238 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 | ||
| Rock Valley College | $10,274 | $21,344 | $1,370 | - | $13,509 |
| Rend Lake College | $7,800 | $7,800 | $400 | - | $17,993 |
| College of Lake County | $10,531 | $14,036 | $1,260 | - | $19,518 |
| Highland Community College | $6,976 | $7,120 | $720 | - | $11,883 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,895 | $12,575 | $938 | - | $15,726 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,895 for in-state students and $12,575 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rock Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,344 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 | |
| Rock Valley College | $10,484 | $20,384 | $10,274 | $21,344 |
| Rend Lake College | $6,450 | $7,200 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| College of Lake County | $9,842 | $13,118 | $10,531 | $14,036 |
| Highland Community College | $6,904 | $7,048 | $6,976 | $7,120 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,420 | $11,938 | $8,895 | $12,575 |
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 | |
| Rock Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rend Lake College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Lake County | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Highland Community 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 $15,726 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Rock Valley College | - | - | $10,107 | $3,402 | - |
| Rend Lake College | - | - | $11,124 | $6,869 | - |
| College of Lake County | - | - | $13,750 | $5,768 | - |
| Highland Community College | - | - | $5,603 | $6,280 | - |
| City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $10,146 | $5,580 | - |