by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at University of Illinois Chicago, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Attendance costs at University of Illinois Chicago spanned $26,998.00 and $42,544.00 across residency tiers.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: near $26,998.00 in-state versus $42,544.00 for out-of-state students.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $14,338.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,660.00 |
| Total cost | $26,998.00 |
| That is 40% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,998.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,547.00 |
| Net price | $10,451.00 |
| That is 46% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,998.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$19,992.00 |
| Net price | $7,006.00 |
| That is 64% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $29,884.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,660.00 |
| Total cost | $42,544.00 |
| That is 121% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $42,544.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,547.00 |
| Net price | $25,997.00 |
| That is 35% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $42,544.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$19,992.00 |
| Net price | $22,552.00 |
| That is 17% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 1.6% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $7,120.00 | $10,621.00 | $27,437.00 |
| Senior year | $7,472.00 | $11,147.00 | $28,796.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $29,181.00 | $43,530.00 | $112,450.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,117.00 | $16,583.00 | $42,839.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $336.00 | $501.00 | $1,294.00 |
| Total amount paid | $40,298.00 | $60,113.00 | $155,289.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $7,120.00 | $10,621.00 | $27,437.00 |
| Senior year | $7,235.00 | $10,793.00 | $27,882.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,355.00 | $21,414.00 | $55,319.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,469.00 | $8,158.00 | $21,075.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $165.00 | $246.00 | $637.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,824.00 | $29,572.00 | $76,393.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $22,918.00 | $26,419.00 | $43,235.00 |
| Senior year | $24,054.00 | $27,728.00 | $45,377.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $93,932.00 | $108,281.00 | $177,201.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $35,785.00 | $41,251.00 | $67,507.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,081.00 | $1,246.00 | $2,039.00 |
| Total amount paid | $129,716.00 | $149,532.00 | $244,708.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Freshman year | $22,918.00 | $26,419.00 | $43,235.00 |
| Senior year | $23,291.00 | $26,849.00 | $43,938.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $46,209.00 | $53,268.00 | $87,173.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,604.00 | $20,293.00 | $33,210.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $532.00 | $613.00 | $1,003.00 |
| Total amount paid | $63,813.00 | $73,561.00 | $120,382.00 |
Read more in the Net Price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $10,974.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $12,313.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,257.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $9,945.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,887.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,806.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,479.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s University of Illinois Chicago Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at University of Illinois Chicago is $13,657.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $6,463.00 |
| Median (50th) | $13,657.00 |
| 75th | $24,000.00 |
| 90th | $31,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,750.00 |
| Middle income | $13,000.00 |
| High income | $15,000.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $13,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,000.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at University of Illinois Chicago works out to $-871.00.
The default-rate classification at University of Illinois Chicago is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.5% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at University of Illinois Chicago add up to $2,803,382,948.00 covering 78,539 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 271 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $13,918.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 1 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,750.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through University of Illinois Chicago, think through the questions below:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.