2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Illinois is $13,240 for Residents and $19,496 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Illinois is $13,240 for Illinois residents and $19,496 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Illinois, the average tuition & fees are $30,183 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Illinois is $12,482 for Illinois residents and $19,101 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Illinois, the average graduate tuition is $20,608.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,038 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $13,915. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Illinois is $29,709 for residents and $35,966 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $46,335. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $11,149 for Illinois residents and $13,500 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Illinois
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$29,709$35,966
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$11,149$13,500
Private 4 Years Colleges$46,335

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Illinois, 223 schools out of 239 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 63 public and 138 private colleges in Illinois. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Illinois is $13,240 for Illinois residents and $19,496 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $28,943
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $9,728 for residents and $12,078 for out-of-state students.
2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Illinois
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$13,240$19,496
Private 4 Years Colleges$28,943
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$9,728$12,078
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)$17,478

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Illinois, 83 schools out of 239 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Illinois is $9,411 for Illinois residents and $16,009 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $19,879
2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Illinois
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$9,411$16,009
Private Schools$19,879

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Illinois is $392 for Illinois residents and $547 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,092
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $442 for Illinois residents and $686 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $954
2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Illinois
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges$392$547
Private 4 Years Colleges$1,092
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$320$407
Graduate
Public Schools$442$686
Private Schools$954

Average Living Costs at colleges in Illinois

At colleges in Illinois, the average living cost is $15,038 when a student lives on campus facility and $13,915 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Illinois
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$15,206$12,754
Private Schools$14,995$14,867

Most Searched Illinois Colleges (last 30 days)

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Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Illinois
University of Chicago
$64,260
Northwestern University
$63,468
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
$54,530
Illinois Institute of Technology
$50,640
Loyola University Chicago
$49,498
Highest Graduate Tuition in Illinois
University of Chicago
$66,492
Northwestern University
$53,024
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
$48,857
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
$46,802
Adler University
$43,455

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