by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Illinois State University, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $402 a credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $804 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $402 | $804 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Illinois State University follow below.
Required fees account for came to $4,078 in-state and $4,078 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,066 | $24,132 |
| Fees | $4,078 | $4,078 |
| Total | $16,144 | $28,210 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board.
Here’s how tuition at Illinois State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,524 | $23,048 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,840 | $23,681 |
| One Year Ago | $12,066 | $24,131 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,066 | $24,132 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 0.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $28,211 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
To learn about the aid available at Illinois State University, check out the Illinois State University Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Illinois State University Tuition & Fees page.