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Cost of Attendance Tables

Cybersecurity students who first enrolled in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026.

The tables below illustrate the estimated cost of attendance for the 2026-2027 academic year (August-May) for an undergraduate student enrolled for 15 hours for the fall and spring semesters. The tuition is locked in based on the 2025-2026 rates. Fees, Food and Housing, Books, and Transportation are based on the 2026-2027 rates. 

Cybersecurity

  • On-campus, Illinois resident

    Tuition*

    $13,876

    Fees

    $4,146

    Food and Housing

    $12,902

    Direct/Billable Costs

    $30,924

    Books and Supplies

    $830

    Transportation

    $2,452

    Personal Expenses

    $3,422

    Indirect Costs

    $6,704

    Total Estimated Costs

    $37,628

     

  • Off-campus, Illinois resident

    Tuition*

    $13,876

    Fees

    $4,146

    Direct/Billable Costs

    $18,022

    Food and Housing

    $12,742

    Books and Supplies

    $830

    Transportation

    $4,172

    Personal Expenses
    $3,166
    Indirect Costs

    $20,910

    Total Estimated Costs

    $38,932

     

  • On-campus, non-resident

    Tuition*

    $27,752

    Fees

    $4,146

    Food and Housing

    $12,902

    Direct/Billable Costs

    $44,800

    Books and Supplies

    $830

    Transportation

    $2,452

    Personal Expenses

    $3,422

    Indirect Costs

    $6,704

    Total Estimated Costs

    $51,504

     

  • Off-campus, non-resident

    Tuition*

    $27,752

    Fees

    $4,146

    Direct/Billable Costs

    $31,898

    Food and Housing

    $12,742

    Books and Supplies

    $830

    Transportation

    $4,172

    Personal Expenses

    $3,166

    Indirect Costs

    $20,910

    Total Estimated Costs

    $52,808

     

*Estimated qualifying charge that may be reported on a 1098-T

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.