The average tuition & fees of Illinois colleges is $10,751 for Illinois residents and $13,509 for students from other States.
University of Chicago has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $69,324 and Pacific College of Health and Science has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $7,508.
For graduate programs,
University of Chicago has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $69,324 and
Columbia College Chicago has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $34,088 in Illinois.
The average COA of Illinois 4-year colleges in 2025 is $31,581 for Illinois residents and $37,410 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2025 Average cost of Attendance for Illinois Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$13,730 | $19,559 |
$12,419 | $18,955 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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| Room & Board | $16,641 | $16,641 |
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| COA | $31,581 | $37,410 | $30,270 | $36,806 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Illinois, 208 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Illinois colleges is $10,751 for Illinois residents and $13,509 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025.
The Illinois tuition & fees have risen 3.00% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Illinois schools with tuition changes from last year at Illinois colleges tuition change page.
2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Illinois Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$13,073 | $18,860 |
$9,146 | $11,580 |
$29,169 | $13,998 |
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| 2022 |
$13,309 | $19,278 |
$9,399 | $11,934 |
$29,442 | $13,910 |
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| 2023 |
$13,340 | $19,371 |
$9,558 | $12,071 |
$30,164 | $14,639 |
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| 2024 |
$13,493 | $18,989 |
$9,668 | $12,224 |
$30,575 | $15,346 |
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| 2025 |
$13,730 | $19,559 |
$9,865 | $11,900 |
$32,265 | $15,911 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
80 Illinois colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Illinois colleges is $12,419 for Illinois residents and $18,955 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 101.16% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2025 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Illinois Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$11,772 | $18,148 | $20,314 |
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| 2022 |
$11,929 | $18,541 | $20,443 |
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| 2023 |
$11,983 | $18,843 | $20,796 |
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| 2024 |
$12,200 | $18,738 | $20,989 |
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| 2025 |
$12,419 | $18,955 | $22,300 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Illinois colleges in 2025 is $1,210. The books & supplies cost rose 102.83% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2025 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2025 Average Books & Supplies cost for Illinois Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2021 | $1,175 |
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| 2022 | $1,150 |
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| 2023 | $1,150 |
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| 2024 | $1,176 |
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| 2025 | $1,210 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Illinois colleges in 2025 is $16,641 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $17,198 living off campus. 67 schools have on-campus living facilities in Illinois State. The on-campus living cost rose 105.12% and off-campus cost rose 106.18% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2025 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2025 Average Living cost for Illinois Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2021 | $14,046 | $13,980 |
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| 2022 | $14,398 | $14,310 |
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| 2023 | $15,088 | $15,105 |
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| 2024 | $15,831 | $16,198 |
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| 2025 | $16,641 | $17,198 |
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