Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,309. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Illinois residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,144 | $28,210 |
| Housing & meals | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| Books & supplies | $830 | $830 |
| Personal & travel | $5,874 | $5,874 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$123 | −$123 |
| Total cost of attendance | $34,309 | $46,375 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Illinois State University net price compared with other Illinois colleges
Illinois State University has the 28th-lowest average net price of 52 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Blackburn College | $18,460 | 57% | $46,802 |
| 25 | Judson University | $18,558 | 60% | $56,313 |
| 26 | Aurora University | $18,838 | 60% | $58,709 |
| 27 | Trinity Christian College | $19,125 | 58% | $55,700 |
| 28 | Illinois State University | $19,398 | 65% | $62,117 |
| 29 | Greenville University | $19,533 | 40% | $46,827 |
| 30 | Roosevelt University | $20,194 | 35% | $48,712 |
| 31 | Quincy University | $20,359 | 45% | $50,369 |
| 32 | Olivet Nazarene University | $20,729 | 61% | $53,213 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Illinois colleges →
Why Illinois State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | 88% | $19,398 | 65% | $62,117 | This school |
| University of Illinois Chicago | 77% | $10,974 | 62% | $68,740 | |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | 87% | $13,297 | 62% | $53,390 | |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | 98% | $14,889 | 57% | $56,346 | |
| University of Illinois Springfield | 86% | $9,833 | 53% | $57,103 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Illinois State University would cost you $8,424 more per year than University of Illinois Chicago, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Illinois State University, mostly from more University of Illinois Chicago students living at home, which lowers its average (+$8,720).
- University of Illinois Chicago gives aided families $1,636 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | Illinois State University | UIC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,144 | $14,338 | +$1,806 |
| Books & supplies | $830 | $1,400 | −$570 |
| Housing & meals | $11,584 | $14,600 | −$3,016 |
| Personal & travel | $5,874 | $6,026 | −$152 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$123 | −$8,843 | +$8,720 |
| Sticker price | $34,309 | $27,521 | +$6,788 |
| Average grants | −$14,911 | −$16,547 | +$1,636 |
| You pay | $19,398 | $10,974 | +$8,424 |
“+” means Illinois State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Illinois State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Illinois State University?
Tuition and fees are $16,144 a year for Illinois residents and $28,210 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Illinois State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $34,309 a year for Illinois residents living on campus and about $46,375 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Illinois State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,398 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,568; $48–75k pay $16,348; $110k+ pay $28,224. These figures are for Illinois residents.
How much debt do Illinois State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,750, and 3.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Illinois State University overview