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UIC Tuition & Cost

Chicago, Illinois

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State Illinois Resident Sticker Price

$31,176
In State Costs for University of Illinois at Chicago
Fee Cost
Tuition$10,776
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$3,350
Room and Board $12,250
Other Expenses Budget$3,400

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$45,526
Out of State Costs for University of Illinois at Chicago
Fee Cost
Tuition$25,126
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$3,350
Room and Board $12,250
Other Expenses Budget$3,400

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at University of Illinois at Chicago for undergraduate students residing in Illinois is $10,776. Room and board charges total $12,250 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,400 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $3,350 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $3,400 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending University of Illinois at Chicago full time should expect a total annual cost of $31,176.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at University of Illinois at Chicago is $25,126 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $12,250 for room and board, $1,400 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $3,350. Students are advised to budget $3,400 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $45,526. This figure is 46% higher than what Illinois residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for University of Illinois at Chicago for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $12,614 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending University of Illinois at Chicago, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$12,614
Net Price by Income University of Illinois at Chicago
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$10,549
$30,001 to $48,000$11,351
$48,001 to $75,000$14,105
$75,001 to $110,000$19,839
$110,000+$23,320

Financial Aid

84% of full-time undergrad University of Illinois at Chicago received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $13,236 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 29% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $4,788 and 3% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $16,802.

Finanical Aid University of Illinois at Chicago
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $13,236 84%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $5,062 70%
Pell Grants $5,014 57%
Other Federal Grants $1,034 37%
State and Local Grants $5,636 65%
Federal Student Loans $4,788 29%
Other Student Loans $16,802 3%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to University of Illinois at Chicago, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $34,788. The loan balance of $34,788 is a four year multiple of the $8,697 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $369 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $34,788
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $368.81
Total Interest Paid $9,469.28
Sum of All Loan Payments $44,257.28

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$124,704
Year Illinois Residents Non Residents
1 $31,176 $45,526
2 $31,289 $45,691
3 $31,403 $45,857
4 $31,517 $46,023

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at University of Illinois at Chicago to be $124,704 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 0.4% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at University of Illinois at Chicago
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Illinois Residents $440 $1,320 $1,760
Out of State Residents $910 $2,730 $3,640

Estimated cost for a class at University of Illinois at Chicago based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at University of Illinois at Chicago versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

University of Illinois at Chicago Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145600 IPEDS survey data for University of Illinois at Chicago.