Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is -$1 for Illinois residents and $13,244 for out-of-state students. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -14.09% compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $0 for Illinois residents and $11,378 for out-of-state students which is a 14.1% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -14.09% compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,065 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.99% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 15.07% 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.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$15,416 $15,416$13,573
2023-2024-$13,244$15,065
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%-14.09%10.99%
2024-2025$0$11,378$16,721
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale - COA
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $14,148 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $31,050 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $12,265 for Illinois residents and $29,020 for out-of-state students which is a 6.5% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $21,555. See the detailed law school tuition at Southern Illinois University School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $41,719. See the detailed medical school tuition at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine page.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,320 $33,222$13,573
2023-2024$14,148$31,050$15,065
Change % 2023-2024-13.31%-6.54%10.99%
2024-2025$12,265$29,020$16,721
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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.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale - 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Illinois residents and $276 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $407 for Illinois residents and $1,097 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$321$321
2023-2024$0$276
2024-2025-$237
Graduate2022-2023$470$1,174
2023-2024$407$1,097
2024-2025$352$1,025
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.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale - Tuition per Credit Hour
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale$15,416$13,244
Bradley University$39,680
University of Northern Iowa$9,728$21,272
Drake University$49,944
Indiana State University$9,992$21,734
University of Evansville$42,676

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

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $48,596.
Since the tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$12,791$12,353$11,930$11,522$48,596
Class of 2029Fall 2025$12,353$11,930$11,522$11,128$46,933
Class of 2030Fall 2026$11,930$11,522$11,128$10,747$45,327
Class of 2031Fall 2027$11,522$11,128$10,747$10,379$43,775
Class of 2032Fall 2028$11,128$10,747$10,379$10,024$42,277

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 $117,106.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$29,331$29,278$29,250$29,246$117,106
Class of 2029Fall 2025$29,278$29,250$29,246$29,266$117,041
Class of 2030Fall 2026$29,250$29,246$29,266$29,310$117,072
Class of 2031Fall 2027$29,246$29,266$29,310$29,377$117,200
Class of 2032Fall 2028$29,266$29,310$29,377$29,468$117,422

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 92% 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 $74,038.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$18,564$18,511$18,483$18,479$74,038
Class of 2029Fall 2025$18,511$18,483$18,479$18,499$73,973
Class of 2030Fall 2026$18,483$18,479$18,499$18,543$74,004
Class of 2031Fall 2027$18,479$18,499$18,543$18,610$74,132
Class of 2032Fall 2028$18,499$18,543$18,610$18,701$74,354

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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$13,244$1,100$15,065$13,244$1,100 $15,065
Graduate$14,148 $1,100$15,065$31,050 $1,100$15,065
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