Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois
33 colleges in Illinois ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $3,252/year.
Colleges: 33 | Lowest Tuition: $3,252 | Avg Tuition: $20,545
Cheapest Colleges in Illinois — Tuition Comparison
| # | College | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elgin Community College | Elgin | Public | $3,252 | $45,516 |
| 2 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville | Public | $3,960 | $36,884 |
| 3 | Danville Area Community College | Danville | Public | $4,440 | $34,867 |
| 4 | College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn | Public | $4,560 | $46,909 |
| 5 | City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | Chicago | Public | $4,590 | $28,467 |
| 6 | City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Chicago | Public | $4,590 | $32,427 |
| 7 | City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | Chicago | Public | $4,590 | $31,114 |
| 8 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College | Chicago | Public | $4,590 | $36,484 |
| 9 | City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College | Chicago | Public | $4,590 | $37,962 |
| 10 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Chicago | Public | $4,590 | $36,531 |
| 11 | City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College | Chicago | Public | $4,590 | $41,625 |
| 12 | Black Hawk College | Moline | Public | $4,920 | $37,253 |
| 13 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg | Public | $5,390 | $35,274 |
| 14 | American Islamic College | Chicago | Private Nonprofit | $7,650 | — |
| 15 | Graham Hospital School of Nursing | Canton | Private Nonprofit | $8,417 | $63,586 |
| 16 | Governors State University | University Park | Public | $12,004 | $58,169 |
| 17 | Chicago State University | Chicago | Public | $12,754 | $42,778 |
| 18 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | Public | $13,679 | $51,989 |
| 19 | Fox College | Tinley Park | Private For-Profit | $17,670 | $41,539 |
| 20 | The Chicago School at Chicago | Chicago | Private Nonprofit | $21,780 | $56,899 |
| 21 | East-West University | Chicago | Private Nonprofit | $25,395 | $29,963 |
| 22 | Blackburn College | Carlinville | Private Nonprofit | $28,149 | $46,802 |
| 23 | Eureka College | Eureka | Private Nonprofit | $29,096 | $51,641 |
| 24 | Aurora University | Aurora | Private Nonprofit | $29,170 | $58,709 |
| 25 | Greenville University | Greenville | Private Nonprofit | $32,200 | $46,827 |
| 26 | Columbia College Chicago | Chicago | Private Nonprofit | $34,088 | $42,195 |
| 27 | Concordia University-Chicago | River Forest | Private Nonprofit | $37,488 | $54,089 |
| 28 | Bradley University | Peoria | Private Nonprofit | $42,160 | $66,852 |
| 29 | Elmhurst University | Elmhurst | Private Nonprofit | $42,955 | $61,462 |
| 30 | DePaul University | Chicago | Private Nonprofit | $45,999 | $68,751 |
| 31 | Augustana College | Rock Island | Private Nonprofit | $51,598 | $62,971 |
| 32 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | Private Nonprofit | $56,420 | $40,151 |
| 33 | University of Chicago | Chicago | Private Nonprofit | $70,662 | $91,885 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest college in Illinois?
The most affordable college in Illinois is Elgin Community College with in-state tuition of $3,252.
How many affordable colleges are in Illinois?
There are 33 colleges in Illinois with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.
What is the average tuition in Illinois?
The average in-state tuition across Illinois colleges is $20,545 per year.
Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.