by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Illinois College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Illinois College stood at $38,676 a year for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $700; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,976 |
| Fees | $700 |
| Total | $38,676 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Illinois College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Illinois College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Illinois College comes in higher 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 College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Illinois College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $34,752 |
| Two Years Ago | $35,796 |
| One Year Ago | $36,870 |
| Most Recent Year | $37,976 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Illinois College has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, tuition increased 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $39,836 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.09%, so cost a year out lands around $39,870.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $39,870 |
| In 2 Years | $41,101 |
| In 3 Years | $42,370 |
| In 4 Years | $43,679 |
| In 5 Years | $45,028 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $167,020.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Illinois College, see the Illinois College Financial Aid page.
