by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign amounted to $16,004 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $35,124. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for were $3,292 in-state and $3,292 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,712 | $31,832 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Total | $16,004 | $35,124 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,254 | $29,704 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,474 | $30,446 |
| One Year Ago | $12,712 | $31,208 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,712 | $31,832 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UIUC has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $35,826 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.20%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $16,196. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.21%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $35,901.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,196 | $35,901 |
| In 2 Years | $16,390 | $36,695 |
| In 3 Years | $16,587 | $37,507 |
| In 4 Years | $16,786 | $38,337 |
| In 5 Years | $16,987 | $39,185 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $148,440, compared with about $65,959 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, go to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Financial Aid page.
