by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what University of Illinois at Chicago charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our UIC cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago ran about $30,370 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a Illinois resident, the yearly charges were $15,603.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $27,020 | $3,350 | $30,370 |
| In-State | $12,253 | $3,350 | $15,603 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does University of Illinois at Chicago cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $30,370 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at University of Illinois at Chicago was high when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. UIC only charges $15,603 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how UIC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of Illinois at Chicago Financial Aid.
In-state UIC tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.87% over the past five years. Illinois residents may pay an estimated $14,373 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at UIC to be $28,871, and $58,248 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.82% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $29,524 if the percentage increases stay the same.
For two years This means an estimated $59,586 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UIC, and $121,365 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UIC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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