Tuition & Affordability

We meet a higher than average percentage of demonstrated financial needs for families and our graduates have lower debt than the national average. In 2023-2024, the average gift aid received by new, first-year students from all sources covered 85% of the total cost of tuition. Merit-based scholarships ranging from $12,000 to full tuition are available and renewed annually for on-campus study.

Costs for the 2025 - 2026 academic year for on-campus programs

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Total Estimated Direct Costs: $50,978

IC’s graduation rate is well above the national average.

• Textbooks included in tuition.
• $19.7 million in institutional aid awarded each year
• Over the past 5 years, IC's tuition has increased an average of 2.67%, annually. According to the US Department of Education, the average tuition increase among private college and universities is 3.3%

Illinois College Housing Options

Most of our students choose to live on campus during their four years at Illinois College. Below are the rates for the different housing options for the upcoming academic year.  For more information about living on campus, visit Residential Life.

Illinois College Dining Options

Students can chose from one of the following dining plans each semester. Below are the rates for the different dining options for the upcoming academic year.  For more information about dining options, visit Residential Life.

Illinois College Nursing Fees

The nursing program fee covers costs associated with membership in student nursing associations, background checks, NCLEX exam preparation, and some basic equipment. Nursing lab fees help to cover the costs of supplies and nursing clinical site supervision.