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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$22,901
($10,751)
Graduate
(in-state)
$21,786
($12,419)
Books & Supplies $1,312
On-Campus Living Costs $16,583
Off-Campus Living Costs $16,360

Average Costs of Attendance at Illinois Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $40,796 when a student lives on campus and $40,573 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $10,751 for Illinois residents and $22,901 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $16,583 when a student lives on campus and $16,360 when living off campus.
2024-2025 Average Cost of Attendance
Illinois Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$28,647 (In-State)
$40,796 (Out-of-State)
$28,423 (In-State)
$40,573 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$10,751 (In-State)
$22,901 (Out-of-State)
$10,751 (In-State)
$22,901 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,312$1,312
Living Costs$16,583$16,360
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Illinois Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Illinois colleges and universities is $10,751 for in-state students and $22,901 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.14% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Illinois Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$10,317$10,460 $10,642$10,751
Out-Of-State$22,078$22,514 $22,642$22,901
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Illinois Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of Illinois colleges and universities is $12,419 for in-state students and $21,786 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 2.85% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Illinois Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$11,929$11,983 $12,200$12,419
Out-Of-State$20,178$20,603 $21,181$21,786
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Illinois Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of Illinois colleges and universities is $1,312. The books & supplies costs are increased by 1.79% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Illinois Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
Books & Supplies$1,248$1,271 $1,289$1,312
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Illinois Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of Illinois colleges and universities is $16,583 when a student lives on campus and $16,360 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 5.10% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 6.39% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Living Costs
Illinois Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
On-Campus$14,341$15,024 $15,778$16,583
Off-Campus$12,918$13,811 $15,377$16,360
[Chart] Living Costs - Illinois Colleges