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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$33,642

University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees (in-state) $16,004
Tuition and fees (out-of-state) $35,124
Housing and food (on campus) $14,522
Books and supplies $1,200
Other expenses (on campus) $2,500
Total cost of attendance $33,642

The total uses in-state tuition. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

In-state vs. out-of-state tuition

As a public school, University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign charges Illinois residents $16,004 a year in tuition and fees. Students from other states pay $35,124, which is $19,120 more each year.

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign, the average net price of $14,355 is $19,287 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $2,038 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $28,761 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $2,038
$30,001–$48,000 $5,373
$48,001–$75,000 $7,982
$75,001–$110,000 $15,152
$110,001 and up $28,761

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. In-state students only. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $19,500
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $81,054
Graduation rate 85%
Admission rate 42%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign?

Tuition and fees are $16,004 a year for in-state students and $35,124 for out-of-state students.

How much does University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $33,642 a year, four years would come to about $134,568 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at University of Illinois Urbana, Champaign?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $14,355 a year after grants and scholarships.