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Can You Afford University of Illinois at Chicago?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at UIC’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.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $17,418 & $46,918

Worried about paying the full cost of $46,918 to attend University of Illinois at Chicago? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Illinois, the university offers a discount of 48.7% off tuition and fees. Also, 67.9% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $13,116. Students from low-income families receive an average of $14,879 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Illinois (no aid)

Tuition and fees$15,427
+ Room and board$12,000
+ Other expenses$4,870
Total cost$32,297
Affordability Score (35 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Illinois (with average aid)

Total cost$32,297
- Grants and scholarships$13,116
Net price$19,181
Affordability Score (47 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Illinois

Total cost$32,297
- Grants and scholarships$14,879
Net price$17,418
Affordability Score (43 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$30,048
+ Room and board$12,000
+ Other expenses$4,870
Total cost$46,918
Affordability Score (21 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$46,918
- Grants and scholarships$13,116
Net price$33,802
Affordability Score (14 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$46,918
- Grants and scholarships$14,879
Net price$32,039
Affordability Score (9 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at UIC.

Projected Costs Between $80,383 and $259,168 For a Four Year Degree. Between $38,562 and $129,584 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of Illinois at Chicago in 2020 - 2021 was $32,297. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.0% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $33,602 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $35,658, for a bachelor degree candidate ($34,274 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $138,493 over the course of four years ($67,876 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.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $187,672 based on a yearly growth rate of 0.0%. The expected two-year cost is $93,836.

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 Illinois at Chicago

Cost With Interest for Residents of Illinois

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*3.4%2.0%
Freshman year$18,890$20,511$33,602
Senior year$19,672$21,211$34,274
Total 2-year net price$38,562$41,722$67,876
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$14,691$15,895$25,858
Total monthly payment$444$480$781
Total amount paid$53,253$57,617$93,734
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.4%2.0%
Freshman year$18,890$20,511$33,602
Senior year$21,335$22,682$35,658
Total 4-year net price$80,383$86,339$138,493
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$30,623$32,892$52,761
Total monthly payment$925$994$1,594
Total amount paid$111,006$119,230$191,254

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

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*0.3%0.0%
Freshman year$32,309$34,019$46,918
Senior year$32,444$34,128$46,918
Total 2-year net price$64,753$68,146$93,836
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$24,669$25,961$35,748
Total monthly payment$745$784$1,080
Total amount paid$89,422$94,107$129,584
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.3%0.0%
Freshman year$32,309$34,019$46,918
Senior year$32,717$34,346$46,918
Total 4-year net price$130,051$136,729$187,672
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$49,545$52,089$71,496
Total monthly payment$1,497$1,573$2,160
Total amount paid$179,596$188,818$259,168

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

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