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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

24% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UIUC enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$13,354
Total Cost of Attendance	$33,642

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$2,038	$8,152
$30-48k	$5,373	$21,492
$48-75k	$7,982	$31,928
$75-110k	$15,152	$60,608
$110k+	$28,761	$115,044

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Illinois

24.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$19,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Illinois Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$81,054

Median Earnings (10yr)

$19,500

Median Debt

4.2x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Illinois — 4.2x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Illinois True Cost by Family Income

24% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UIUC enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$2,038	$8,152
$30-48k	$5,373	$21,492
$48-75k	$7,982	$31,928
$75-110k	$15,152	$60,608
$110k+	$28,761	$115,044

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$13,354
Total Cost of Attendance	$33,642

Financial Aid & Student Debt

24.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$19,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$64,802

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

University of Illinois Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Illinois actually cost per year?

University of Illinois's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $33,642/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $11,861/yr, a 65% discount off sticker price.

Does University of Illinois offer good financial aid?

24% of University of Illinois students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Illinois also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Illinois requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at University of Illinois?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $2,038/yr at University of Illinois after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $28,761/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is University of Illinois worth the cost?

University of Illinois graduates earn a median of $81,054 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $134,568 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.