Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)

Financial Aid Offer Notifications must list anticipated expenses students may encounter during the academic year. The total COA is an estimate, not the actual price you will pay, and actual costs will vary.

Total financial aid offered may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance. 

The tuition and fee amounts are based on full-time enrollment. Students who are less than full-time will have reductions in their COA based on enrollment status. Undergraduate tuition rates are guaranteed for 4 years; therefore, students who began at UIS prior to Summer 2022 will have different tuition rates.

Example COA, or budgets, can be viewed below. For specific tuition and fee expenses per hour, please use the Tuition & Fee Calculator.

Direct vs Indirect Costs 

  • Direct Costs are paid to the university and include tuition and differential, fees, and housing and food for students living on campus.
  • Indirect Costs are anticipated expenses students may incur. These costs include books and supplies, travel, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Room and board are indirect costs for students living off campus.

Learn more about UIS Tuition and Fees

Incoming, Full-time Undergraduate Estimated Cost of Attendance 2024-2025

Based on full-time enrollment of 15 credits/semester, in an on-campus academic program
Undergraduate students are guaranteed 4-year frozen tuition.

Direct Costs (billed by UIS)                                        Amount (based on Fall/Spring)
Tuition- In-State residents
 (Non-residents add $9,765)
 
$9,645

 
Mandatory Fees*
 
$2,617
                   
ESTIMATED COSTS 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Expenses
 
$1,200
 
Housing and Food Expenses**
                                              On-Campus
                                              Off-Campus
 

$12,242
$10,626
 
Transportation
                                              On-Campus
                                              Off-Campus
 

$1,000
$2,000
 
Direct Student Loan Fees (if borrowed)$86
Personal Expenses
 
$2,000
 
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$28,174- 28,790

*Estimated fees do not include Student Health Insurance of $1,124/semester, and a Student Assistance Fee of $4/semester. Both are waivable. Students in the Capital Area Scholars (CAP) Honors program will have an additional fee of $700/year.

**Housing and Food for on-campus is based on a standard double room and the highest meal plan. On-campus Housing & Food information (including Meal Plans) is available on the Housing webpage. Off campus figures are estimated only. 

Online Undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2024-2025

Based on full-time enrollment of 15 credits/semester, in an online academic program
 
DIRECT COSTS (billed by UIS)                                        
                               
Amount (based on Fall/Spring)                  
       
E-Tuition
 
$11,025
 
Mandatory Fees*
 
$2,435
                   
ESTIMATED COSTS 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Expenses
 
$1,200
 
Housing and Food Expenses**
                                              On-Campus
                                              Off-Campus
 

$12,242
$10,626
 
Direct Student Loan Fees (if borrowed)$86
Personal Expenses
 
$2,000
 
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$27,372- 28,988

*Estimated fees do not include the Student Assistance Fee of $4/semester, which is waivable.

**Housing and Food for on-campus is based on a standard double room and the highest meal plan. On-campus Housing & Food information (including Meal Plans) is available on the Housing webpage. Off campus figures are estimated only. 

Full-time Graduate Estimated Cost of Attendance 2024-2025

Based on enrollment of 8 credits/semester, in an on-campus academic program
 
DIRECT COSTS (billed by UIS)                                        
                               
Amount (based on Fall/Spring)                  
       
Tuition- In-State residents
 (Non-residents add $5,592)
 
$5,316

 
Mandatory Fees*
 
$2,214
                   
ESTIMATED COSTS 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Expenses
 
$1,200
 
Housing and Food Expenses**
                                              On-Campus
                                              Off-Campus
 

$11,974
$10,626
 
Transportation
                                              On-Campus
                                              Off-Campus
 

$1,000
$2,000
 
Direct Student Loan Fees (if borrowed)$131
Personal Expenses
 
$2,000
 
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$23,487- 23,835

*Estimated fees do not include Student Health Insurance of $1,124/semester, and a Student Assistance Fee of $4/semester. Both are waivable. 

**Housing and Food for on-campus is based on a standard double room and the highest meal plan. On-campus Housing & Food information (including Meal Plans) is available on the Housing webpage. Off campus figures are estimated only. 

Online Graduate Cost of Attendance 2024-2025

Based on full-time enrollment of 8 credits/semester, in an online academic program
 
DIRECT COSTS (billed by UIS)                                        
                               
Amount (based on Fall/Spring)                  
       
E-Tuition
 
$5,852
 
Mandatory Fees*
 
$1,462
               
ESTIMATED COSTS 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Expenses
 
$1,200
 
Housing and Food Expenses**
                                              On-Campus
                                              Off-Campus
 

$11,974
$10,626
 
Direct Student Loan Fees (if borrowed)$131
Personal Expenses
 
$2,000
 
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$21,272-22,619

*Estimated fees do not include a Student Assistance Fee of $4/semester, which is waivable. 

**Housing and Food for on-campus is based on a standard double room and the highest meal plan. On-campus Housing & Food information (including Meal Plans) is available on the Housing webpage. Off campus figures are estimated only. 

Archived Cost of Attendance