Illinois College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Illinois College?

Illinois College's published price is substantially higher than the amount many aid recipients ultimately pay. For 2025-26, the reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $37,976, with $700 in required fees; the listed tuition and fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state students.

• Tuition and required fees, 2025-26: $39,854.
• Typical room and board charges in the reported figures: $11,124.
• Combined tuition, fees, room, and board using those figures: $49,800 before books, transportation, and personal expenses.

That combined amount is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget or an individual bill. Housing choices and meal plans can change charges, while books, travel, and personal spending add expenses. For part-time undergraduates, the reported tuition charge was $1,295 per credit hour; graduate and undergraduate prices should not be mixed in the same estimate.

Grants and scholarships can reduce the price students pay, but loans must be repaid. The reported average grant aid to undergraduates was $30,179, while 83% of students had student loans. Average net price also differed by family income: it was $10,910 for the reported group with family income up to $48,000 and $25,788 for the group above $110,000. Those are group averages after aid, not offers to every family. A prospective student's aid package and full cost-of-attendance budget provide the more useful comparison.

Eligible students may pursue federal grants and loans, Illinois state aid, and institutional scholarships or grants. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the key starting point for determining eligibility for many need-based programs. Students using veteran or military education benefits should also confirm how those benefits interact with institutional aid and the amount they may still owe.

What are the work-study opportunities at Illinois College?

Student employment can help with expenses, but it should not be treated as an automatic discount from an Illinois College bill. Federal Work-Study, when awarded to an eligible student, provides access to qualifying paid work; earnings generally arrive through a paycheck as hours are worked rather than being deducted in full from tuition upfront.

Students should review their financial-aid offer to see whether they received Work-Study and ask the college how to find and apply for positions. Other campus jobs may have different eligibility rules, and an internship may be paid, unpaid, or credit-bearing depending on its terms. Career advising can assist with job searches and internship preparation, but those services are distinct from a Work-Study award and from a verified employment outcome.