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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,442

Cost of attendance at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,892

Cost of attendance at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was $14,272. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UIUC

UIUC net price calculator

$14,272

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of UIUC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $14,272 $755 (6%) $5,651 $8,821 $11,677 $22,555 $28,311
2021 $13,517 $1,143 (8%) $4,858 $8,036 $11,505 $22,400 $27,285
2020 $14,660 $1,169 (7%) $5,477 $8,464 $13,351 $21,998 $27,310
2019 $15,829 $809 (5%) $6,725 $10,332 $16,954 $23,817 $27,989
2018 $16,638 $45 $8,357 $11,129 $17,206 $23,249 $27,888
2017 $16,683 $158 $7,554 $11,108 $16,782 $24,097 $27,448
2016 $16,841 $592 (4%) $6,906 $11,154 $16,974 $23,933 $27,207
2015 $16,249 $241 (1%) $7,801 $12,231 $17,934 $24,625 $27,070
2014 $16,490 -- $7,954 $12,778 $18,603 $24,403 $26,925

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $31,636 $534 (2%) $15,442 - $1,200
2021 $31,102 $800 (3%) $15,150 - $1,200
2020 $30,302 $200 $15,122 - $1,200
2019 $30,102 $20 $15,094 - $1,200
2018 $30,082 $18 $15,074 - $1,200
2017 $30,064 $300 (1%) $15,058 - $1,200
2016 $29,764 $196 $15,054 - $1,200
2015 $29,568 $482 (2%) $15,020 - $1,200
2014 $29,086 $522 (2%) $14,750 - $1,200
2013 $28,564 -- $14,522 - $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at UIUC? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $12,494 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at UIUC is $1,388 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UIUC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UIUC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,500
  • If living off-campus, with family: N/A
  • If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
UIUC requires all freshman students to stay on campus during their first year of study, and therefore has not published costs for off-campus living arrangements.
How much is UIUC application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $70 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UIUC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $589 $529
For out-of-state students $1,015 $594

Housing and Meal

UIUC requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $12,494 0 16,111
2021 N/A N/A $12,252 0 15,007
2020 N/A N/A $11,480 0 16,030
2019 N/A N/A $11,308 0 16,636
2018 N/A N/A $11,308 0 17,060
2017 N/A N/A $11,306 0 16,820
2016 N/A N/A $11,010 0 16,600

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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