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44.8%Acceptance
$16,004Tuition
34,623Students
85%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$81,054Earnings
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Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$16,004
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,501
Average Net Price
$15,201
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,938
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,142
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$207/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
78.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
29.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,883
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,955
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,065
$75,001 – $110,000 $20,205
$110,001+ $28,358

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $31,142 sticker price at Illinois. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,883 per year after aid, while those from families making $75,000-$110,000 pay $20,205. Over four years, that ranges from about $15,500 to $81,000 total. Out-of-state students face steeper costs, with tuition alone hitting $34,501 compared to $16,004 for Illinois residents.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,500, which translates to monthly payments of $207. That's manageable when you consider Illinois grads earn a median of $81,054 ten years out. The engineering and computer science programs that made YouTube founders rich help explain those strong earnings. In-state students get the best deal here, especially those from middle-class families who still qualify for decent aid but attend a school that delivers serious career outcomes.

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