by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for University of Chicago, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at University of Chicago ran $70,662 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $3,216; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,446 |
| Fees | $3,216 |
| Total | $70,662 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will University of Chicago cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Chicago costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Chicago comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the University of Chicago Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at University of Chicago has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $59,256 |
| Two Years Ago | $61,179 |
| One Year Ago | $63,801 |
| Most Recent Year | $67,446 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UChicago has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, tuition rose 5.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $74,698 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.32%, so a year from now students could pay around $73,718.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $73,718 |
| In 2 Years | $76,906 |
| In 3 Years | $80,232 |
| In 4 Years | $83,701 |
| In 5 Years | $87,320 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $314,557.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at University of Chicago, head to the University of Chicago Financial Aid page.
