UChicago 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$62,241

Cost of attendance at University of Chicago in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$62,241

Cost of attendance at University of Chicago in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Chicago was $33,727. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UChicago

UChicago net price calculator

$33,727

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of UChicago for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$33,727	$2,857 (8%)	$2,993	$3,316	$7,432	$13,648	$41,816
2021	$36,584	$1,865 (5%)	$2,500	$4,777	$8,375	$19,895	$46,267
2020	$34,719	$1,716 (5%)	$2,712	$2,800	$7,934	$17,929	$43,156
2019	$33,003	$1,831 (5%)	$3,178	$6,325	$7,933	$18,782	$40,853
2018	$34,834	$3,766 (12%)	$3,620	$2,289	$4,672	$15,458	$39,354
2017	$31,068	$2,039 (6%)	$2,551	$2,665	$4,536	$12,069	$37,066
2016	$33,107	$1,245 (4%)	$6,260	$5,263	$10,469	$19,095	$40,618
2015	$34,352	$2,417 (8%)	$8,964	$6,582	$12,350	$23,674	$40,693
2014	$31,935	--	$8,112	$8,408	$12,579	$23,131	$40,545

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Chicago's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$84,126	$2,595 (3%)	$62,241	-	$1,800
2021	$81,531	No change	$60,552	-	$1,800
2020	$81,531	$2,976 (4%)	$60,552	-	$1,800
2019	$78,555	$2,820 (4%)	$58,230	-	$1,800
2018	$75,735	$3,018 (4%)	$56,034	-	$1,800
2017	$72,717	$2,617 (4%)	$53,649	-	$1,800
2016	$70,100	$2,528 (4%)	$51,351	-	$1,800
2015	$67,572	$2,584 (4%)	$49,380	-	$1,800
2014	$64,988	$2,563 (4%)	$47,514	-	$1,400
2013	$62,425	--	$45,609	-	$1,350

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at UChicago? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $17,685 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at UChicago is $1,965 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UChicago estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UChicago estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,400

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is UChicago application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $90 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UChicago offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Chicago cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,975	$2,088
For out-of-state students	$1,975	$2,088

Housing and Meal

**UChicago requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Chicago for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$17,685	4,584
2021	N/A	N/A	$17,004	4,532
2020	N/A	N/A	$17,004	3,528
2019	N/A	N/A	$16,350	3,532
2018	N/A	N/A	$15,726	3,399
2017	N/A	N/A	$15,093	3,260
2016	N/A	N/A	$14,772	3,028

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Chicago during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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