by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges stood at $10,960 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,460. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees totaled $1,210 in-state and $1,210 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,750 | $11,250 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Total | $10,960 | $12,460 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Illinois Eastern Community Colleges charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 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 | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,902 | $10,928 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,902 | $10,928 |
| One Year Ago | $9,180 | $11,250 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,750 | $11,250 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Olney Central College has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.95%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,283. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.04%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $12,589.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,283 | $12,589 |
| In 2 Years | $11,615 | $12,719 |
| In 3 Years | $11,957 | $12,850 |
| In 4 Years | $12,309 | $12,983 |
| In 5 Years | $12,671 | $13,117 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $51,141, compared with about $47,164 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 a closer look at aid at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, head to the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Financial Aid page.
