Chicago, IL · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago (in-state) | $14,338 | — |
| IL average | $18,678 | -23% |
| National average | $18,082 | -21% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $14,338 | $57,352 |
| Out-of-state | $29,884 | $119,536 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
University of Illinois Chicago ranks 73 by in-state tuition among the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 108% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to University of Illinois Chicago | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Rasmussen University-Illinois | $14,078 |
| Rasmussen University-Aurora | $14,078 |
| Rasmussen University-Romeoville/Joliet | $14,078 |
| Rasmussen University-Mokena/Tinley Park | $14,078 |
In-state tuition at University of Illinois Chicago is $14,338 per year; out-of-state students pay $29,884.
University of Illinois Chicago in-state tuition is 23% below the IL average of $18,678.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; University of Illinois Chicago is 21% below that.
$14,338 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at University of Illinois Chicago comes to about $57,352 for an in-state student and $119,536 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, University of Illinois Chicago ranks 73 out of the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.