Cost of Attendance Tables
Graduate students who are enrolled during the 2026-2027 academic year
The tables below illustrate the estimated cost of attendance for the 2026-2027 academic year (August-May) for a graduate student enrolled for 9 hours for fall and spring semesters.
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Off-campus, Illinois resident
Tuition*$7,986
Fees$2,716
Direct/Billable Costs$10,702
Food and Housing$12,742
Books and Supplies$830Transportation$4,172
Personal Expenses$3,166Indirect Costs$20,910
Total Estimated Costs$31,612
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Off-campus, non-resident
Tuition*$16,588
Fees$2,716
Direct/Billable Costs$19,304
Room and Board$12,742
Books and Supplies$830Transportation$4,172
Personal Expenses$3,166Indirect Costs$20,910
Total Estimated Costs$40,214
*Estimated qualifying charge that may be reported on a 1098-T
Key Terms
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fee amounts listed are estimates based on 15 credit hours (undergraduate) or 9 hours (graduate).
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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.
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Books & Supplies, Transportation, and Personal Expenses
These costs are not paid to the University, but to the seller or provider of the service.