Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,521. 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 | $12,252 | $22,017 |
| Housing & meals | $12,088 | $12,088 |
| Books & supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| Personal & travel | $2,840 | $2,840 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,919 | −$2,919 |
| Total cost of attendance | $25,521 | $35,286 |
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
UIS net price compared with other Illinois colleges
UIS has the lowest average net price of 52 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Illinois Springfield | $9,833 | 53% | $57,103 |
| 2 | Saint Xavier University | $10,970 | 57% | $58,656 |
| 3 | University of Illinois Chicago | $10,974 | 62% | $68,740 |
| 4 | Dominican University | $11,745 | 55% | $60,327 |
| 5 | Governors State University | $12,329 | 22% | $58,169 |
| 6 | Chicago State University | $12,335 | 15% | $42,778 |
| 7 | National Louis University | $12,641 | 30% | $45,799 |
| 8 | Eastern Illinois University | $12,786 | 47% | $51,989 |
| 9 | Western Illinois University | $12,937 | 45% | $54,163 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Illinois colleges →
Why UIS costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Springfield | 86% | $9,833 | 53% | $57,103 | This school |
| Western Illinois University | 71% | $12,937 | 45% | $54,163 | |
| Eastern Illinois University | 65% | $12,786 | 47% | $51,989 | |
| Northeastern Illinois University | 75% | $14,109 | 22% | $52,234 | |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | 87% | $13,297 | 62% | $53,390 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Illinois Springfield would cost you $3,104 less per year than Western Illinois University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Illinois Springfield, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$3,012).
- University of Illinois Springfield gives aided families $371 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | UIS | Western Illinois University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,252 | $15,264 | −$3,012 |
| Books & supplies | $1,260 | $1,200 | +$60 |
| Housing & meals | $12,088 | $10,920 | +$1,168 |
| Personal & travel | $2,840 | $1,776 | +$1,064 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,919 | −$906 | −$2,013 |
| Sticker price | $25,521 | $28,254 | −$2,733 |
| Average grants | −$15,688 | −$15,317 | −$371 |
| You pay | $9,833 | $12,937 | −$3,104 |
“+” means UIS 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.
UIS cost questions
How much is tuition at UIS?
Tuition and fees are $12,252 a year for Illinois residents and $22,017 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending UIS?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $25,521 a year for Illinois residents living on campus and about $35,286 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at UIS?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $9,833 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $5,778; $48–75k pay $9,520; $110k+ pay $16,544. These figures are for Illinois residents.
How much debt do UIS graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,000, and 3.9% 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 University of Illinois Springfield overview