See current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Illinois Central College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Illinois Central College amounted to $10,230 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $12,150. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,230 | $12,150 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $10,230 | $12,150 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Illinois Central College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Illinois Central College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Illinois Central College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Illinois Central College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Illinois Central College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,900 | $11,700 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,900 | $11,700 |
| One Year Ago | $9,900 | $11,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,230 | $12,150 |
The following chart shows how tuition at ICC has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.8%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,617 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.11%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $10,343. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.28%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $12,305.
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 | $10,343 | $12,305 |
| In 2 Years | $10,457 | $12,462 |
| In 3 Years | $10,573 | $12,621 |
| In 4 Years | $10,690 | $12,782 |
| In 5 Years | $10,808 | $12,945 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $50,170, versus roughly $42,063 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Illinois Central College, see the Illinois Central College Financial Aid page.