Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $11,479 when living on campus and $23,111 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $16,597 when living on campus and $28,229 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Triton College | $11,790 | $14,880 | $1,500 | - | $11,458 |
South Suburban College | $11,033 | $12,683 | $1,200 | - | $5,600 |
Rock Valley College | $10,274 | $21,344 | $1,370 | - | $13,509 |
Kaskaskia College | $7,770 | $12,570 | $1,120 | - | $13,893 |
Heartland Community College | $10,440 | $15,420 | $900 | - | $13,696 |
City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $10,261 | $15,379 | $1,218 | - | $11,631 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,261 for in-state students and $15,379 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Rock Valley College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,344 and Kaskaskia College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,570 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Triton College | $11,490 | $14,430 | $11,790 | $14,880 |
South Suburban College | $11,033 | $12,683 | $11,033 | $12,683 |
Rock Valley College | $10,484 | $20,384 | $10,274 | $21,344 |
Kaskaskia College | $7,530 | $12,330 | $7,770 | $12,570 |
Heartland Community College | $10,050 | $14,880 | $10,440 | $15,420 |
City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $10,117 | $14,941 | $10,261 | $15,379 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Triton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
South Suburban College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Rock Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Kaskaskia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Heartland 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 $11,631 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Triton College | - | - | $7,868 | $3,590 | - |
South Suburban College | - | - | $4,400 | $1,200 | - |
Rock Valley College | - | - | $10,107 | $3,402 | - |
Kaskaskia College | - | - | $10,104 | $3,789 | - |
Heartland Community College | - | - | $10,030 | $3,666 | - |
City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $8,502 | $3,129 | - |