Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago is $14,338 for Illinois residents and $29,360 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -7.33% for Illinois residents and decreased by -4.80% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UIC is $13,287 for Illinois residents and $27,950 for out-of-state students which is a 4.8% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
It has been decreased by -7.33% for Illinois residents and decreased by -4.80% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,626 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.98% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Illinois schools with tuition changes from last year at Illinois colleges tuition change page.
UIC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$15,472 $30,841$20,426
2023-2024$14,338$29,360$20,626
Change % 2023-2024-7.33%-4.80%0.98%
2024-2025$13,287$27,950$20,828
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Illinois Chicago - COA
University of Illinois Chicago - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Illinois Chicago - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $17,268 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $28,641 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UIC is $17,279 for Illinois residents and $28,862 for out-of-state students which is a 0.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of Illinois Chicago has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $32,508 for in-state and $39,708 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $52,846 for in-state and $86,746 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Illinois College of Medicine page.
UIC Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$17,257 $28,422$20,426
2023-2024$17,268$28,641$20,626
Change % 2023-20240.06%0.77%0.98%
2024-2025$17,279$28,862$20,828
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Illinois Chicago - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UIC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $422 for Illinois residents and $855 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $736 for Illinois residents and $1,113 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$455$898
2023-2024$422$855
2024-2025$391$814
Graduate2022-2023$736$1,104
2023-2024$736$1,113
2024-2025$736$1,122
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Illinois Chicago - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Illinois Chicago - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Illinois Chicago and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Illinois Chicago and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Illinois Chicago$14,338$29,360
Youngstown State University$10,791$11,151
Oakland University$14,694$23,188
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis$10,449$33,717
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay$8,342$16,929
Cleveland State University$12,613$17,973

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UIC?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UIC is $54,681 for Illinois residents and $115,730 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,066$13,799$13,537$13,280$54,681
Out-of-State$29,188$29,017$28,847$28,678$115,730
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,799$13,537$13,280$13,027$53,642
Out-of-State$29,017$28,847$28,678$28,510$115,052
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,537$13,280$13,027$12,780$52,624
Out-of-State$28,847$28,678$28,510$28,343$114,378
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,280$13,027$12,780$12,537$51,625
Out-of-State$28,678$28,510$28,343$28,177$113,708
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,027$12,780$12,537$12,299$50,644
Out-of-State$28,510$28,343$28,177$28,012$113,042

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $156,506 for Illinois residents and $217,555 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Illinois Chicago.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$37,381$38,483$39,676$40,965$156,506
Out-of-State$52,503$53,702$54,987$56,364$217,555
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$38,483$39,676$40,965$42,356$161,481
Out-of-State$53,702$54,987$56,364$57,838$222,891
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$39,676$40,965$42,356$43,854$166,852
Out-of-State$54,987$56,364$57,838$59,417$228,606
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$40,965$42,356$43,854$45,466$172,641
Out-of-State$56,364$57,838$59,417$61,105$234,724
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$42,356$43,854$45,466$47,198$178,874
Out-of-State$57,838$59,417$61,105$62,910$241,271

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $106,350 for Illinois residents and $167,399 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Illinois Chicago.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,842$25,944$27,137$28,426$106,350
Out-of-State$39,964$41,163$42,448$43,825$167,399
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,944$27,137$28,426$29,817$111,325
Out-of-State$41,163$42,448$43,825$45,299$172,735
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,137$28,426$29,817$31,315$116,696
Out-of-State$42,448$43,825$45,299$46,878$178,450
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,426$29,817$31,315$32,927$122,485
Out-of-State$43,825$45,299$46,878$48,566$184,568
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,817$31,315$32,927$34,659$128,718
Out-of-State$45,299$46,878$48,566$50,371$191,115

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Illinois Chicago.
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University of Illinois Chicago 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$14,338$1,400$20,626$29,360$1,400 $20,626
Graduate$17,268 $1,400$20,626$28,641 $1,400$20,626
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