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Can You Afford University of Chicago?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at UChicago's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

2017 - 2018 Costs Between $6,977 and $74,526

Feeling a little stressed about paying $74,526 to attend University of Chicago each year? This number can be deceiving, and for many, the net price you pay will be less.

While there is no tuition reduction for Illinois students, 63.8% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $39,032. Students from low-income families receive an average of $67,549 in aid during their first year.

Cost (no aid)

Tuition and fees$54,825
+ Room and board$15,726
+ Other expenses$3,975
Total cost$74,526
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Net Price (with average aid)

Total cost$74,526
- Grants and scholarships$39,032
Net price$35,494
Affordability Score (11 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Undergraduates

Total cost$74,526
- Grants and scholarships$67,549
Net price$6,977
Affordability Score (98 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at UChicago.

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Projected Costs Between $12,824 and $473,021 For a Four Year Degree. Between $7,872 and $227,194 For a Two Year Degree.

Looking at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of two / four (or more) years can feel a little overwhelming. However, doing so will help better prepare you for the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus students to attend UChicago in 2017 - 2018 was $74,526. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 4.0% each year. If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $80,638 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $90,759 for a bachelor degree candidate ($83,880 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $342,530 over the course of four years ($164,518 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of Chicago

Cost With Interest

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-0.0%4.0%
Freshman year$4,390$35,459$80,638
Senior year$3,482$35,441$83,880
Total 2-year net price$7,872$70,899$164,518
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$2,999$27,010$62,675
Total monthly payment$91$816$1,893
Total amount paid$10,870$97,909$227,194
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-0.0%4.0%
Freshman year$4,390$35,459$80,638
Senior year$2,191$35,405$90,759
Total 4-year net price$12,824$141,728$342,530
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$4,886$53,993$130,491
Total monthly payment$148$1,631$3,942
Total amount paid$17,710$195,721$473,021

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of Chicago.

Further Questions to Consider

  • Do you know your deadlines?

    Meeting application deadlines for both the college and the FAFSA is crucial to getting financial aid.

  • When can you expect to begin receiving bills from the college?
  • Is there an option to make payments in monthly installments?

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