by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Illinois State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Illinois State University were $16,144 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $28,210. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $4,078 in-state and $4,078 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,066 | $24,132 |
| Fees | $4,078 | $4,078 |
| Total | $16,144 | $28,210 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Illinois State University cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Illinois State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Illinois State University is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Illinois State University Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Illinois State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,524 | $23,048 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,840 | $23,681 |
| One Year Ago | $12,066 | $24,131 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,066 | $24,132 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Illinois State has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 0.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $28,211 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.80%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $16,434. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.68%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $28,684.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,434 | $28,684 |
| In 2 Years | $16,730 | $29,166 |
| In 3 Years | $17,031 | $29,656 |
| In 4 Years | $17,337 | $30,154 |
| In 5 Years | $17,649 | $30,661 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $117,660, or about $67,532 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Illinois State University, check out the Illinois State University Financial Aid page.
