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Cost of Attendance Tables

Undergraduate students who first enrolled in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, or Summer 2023

The tables below illustrate the estimated cost of attendance for the 2025-2026 academic year (August-May) for an undergraduate student enrolled for 15 hours for fall and spring semesters. The tuition is locked in based on the 2022-2023 rates. Fees, Food and Housing, Books, and Transportation are based on the 2025-2026 rates. 

  • On-campus, Illinois resident

    Tuition

    $11,840

    Fees

    $4,078

    Food and Housing

    $12,382

    Direct/Billable Costs

    $28,300

    Books and Supplies
    $830
    Transportation
    $2,452
    Personal Expenses
    $3,422
    Indirect Costs
    $6,704
    Total Estimated Costs

    $35,004

  • Off-campus, Illinois resident

    Tuition

    $11,840

    Fees

    $4,078

    Direct/Billable Costs

    $15,918

    Food and Housing

    $12,522

    Books and Supplies
    $830
    Transportation

    $4,172

    Personal Expenses
    $3,166
    Indirect Costs

    $20,690

    Total Estimated Costs

    $36,608

  • On-campus, non-resident

    Tuition

    $23,682

    Fees

    $4,078

    Food and Housing

    $12,382

    Direct/Billable Costs

    $40,142

    Books and Supplies
    $830
    Transportation
    $2,452
    Personal Expenses
    $3,422
    Indirect Costs
    $6,704
    Total Estimated Costs

    $46,846

  • Off-campus, non-resident

    Tuition

    $23,682

    Fees

    $4,078

    Direct/Billable Costs

    $27,760

    Food and Housing

    $12,522

    Books and Supplies
    $830
    Transportation

    $4,172

    Personal Expenses
    $3,166
    Indirect Costs

    $20,690

    Total Estimated Costs

    $48,450

Key Terms

  • Tuition & Fees

    Tuition and fee amounts listed are estimates based on 15 credit hours (undergraduate) or 9 hours (graduate).

  • Food & Housing

    Food and housing for off-campus students is paid by the student directly to the landlord/property manager/family member. The amounts listed are estimates and reflect average costs; individual experience will vary.

    On-campus amounts are based on average cost for housing and the unlimited meal plan.

  • Books & Supplies, Transportation, and Personal Expenses

    These costs are not paid to the University, but to the seller or provider of the service.