Understanding UIUC Graduate Tuition Costs

Navigating the financial landscape of graduate education can be daunting. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the tuition costs associated with graduate programs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), drawing on available data to offer clarity for prospective and current students. It is important to note that the amounts listed are accurate but are SUBJECT TO CHANGE without advance notice.

General Tuition Information

Tuition and fees are direct costs charged by the university. Regular tuition, fees, and assessments are charged for courses taken as audit. The tuition, fees, and assessments listed below are an estimate. Actual costs are determined when a student registers for classes each semester and are based on factors such as student level, residency, program, credit hours, and miscellaneous course fees. Federal law requires all colleges and universities to calculate an estimated average Cost of Attendance (budget) for an academic year (fall/spring). The cost of attendance also includes indirect cost allowances for food, housing, books, supplies and other expenses. You will not be billed by the university for these costs unless you live in university housing.

UIS has a special tuition rate that applies only to online courses. Students in select Undergraduate programs will also pay a differential amount per credit hour in addition to the Undergraduate tuition amount above. Additional information regarding undergraduate student tuition differentials (pdf). Students in select Graduate programs will also pay a differential amount per credit hour in addition to the Graduate tuition amount above. These fees and assessments are charged to all students, whether or not they opt to take advantage of the services. All full-time and part-time students are charged the Student-to-Student Grant Fee (this $4.00 amount IS reflected in the amounts above). It may be waived if requested. All full-time students are charged the Green Fee (this $5.00 amount IS reflected in the amounts above). It may be waived if requested. The following figures are semester rates for new and continuing students. Grad Base rate applies to all graduate degree programs not listed or classified otherwise. Students enrolled in fully online programs, except iMBA, for only zero credit hours are charged at their program’s one-hour rate.

Specific Program Costs

For the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year:

iMBA Total Tuition: $26,136. When you register and take an iMBA course for the Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Year, you will pay University of Illinois tuition and fees of $363 per credit hour. This would make a 4-credit hour course $1,452 and a 2-credit hour course $726.
iMSM Total Tuition: $13,068. When you register and take an iMSM course for the Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Year, you will pay University of Illinois tuition and fees of $363 per credit hour. This would make a 4-credit hour course $1,452 and a 2-credit hour course $726.
iMSA Tuition: $21,916 - $28,096. When you register and take a specific iMSA accounting course, you will pay University of Illinois tuition and fees of $878 per credit hour. This would make a 4-credit hour accounting course $3,512 and a 2-credit hour accounting course $1,756.
Graduate Certificates: Graduate Certificates vary in pricing from $4,356 - $10,536 depending on the number of credit hours and type of course. In general, accounting courses are $878 per credit hour and non-accounting courses are $363 per credit hour. For-credit courses vary in pricing from $726 - $3,512 depending on the number of credit hours and type of course. To determine the cost of a for-credit course, you'll need to multiply the number of credit hours by the corresponding cost per credit hour below.
- Accounting Courses: $878 per credit hour*
- Non-Accounting Courses: $363 per credit hour**
- Costs may vary based on the course rubric.

Northwestern University Graduate Tuition and Fees

While the article's title refers to UIUC, the provided data includes information about Northwestern University's graduate tuition and fees. Here's a breakdown:

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Tuition (for 8 or fewer quarters): $18,689/quarter. Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.Tuition (for more than 8 quarters): $4,672/quarter. Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.Tuition (for more than 8 quarters; medical programs only): $18,689/quarter. Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.Tuition (PhD/Doctorate in Audiology): $14,021/quarter. Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.512 Continuous Registration: $100/course. 512 Continuous Registration is a full time registration intended for students who are continuing to work in a full-time capacity toward degree completion.588 Resident Master's Study: $7,659/course. 588 Resident Master's Study is available to master's degree students who are receiving funding administered by the University.

Mandatory and Optional Fees

TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee: $125/quarter. Provides unlimited rides on CTA trains and buses. Optional for all full-time enrolled students, except for those enrolled in 512, 513, 514, 506, 507 or 508. You can find more information at: Transportation and U-Pass
Student Health Fee: $276/quarter (2024-25) and $287/quarter (2025-26). Charged in Fall, Winter and Spring terms. For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.
NU-SHIP Annual Premium: $5,571/year (2024-25) and $5,919/year (2025-26). All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student’s own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly.
Family Institute Tech Fee: $215. The technical fee is a one-time fee that will cover the software license of an application for clinical tracking, both on campus and online, both Counseling and MFT.
The Family Institute Fee: $215. The technical fee is a one-time fee that will cover the software license of an application for clinical tracking.

Billing and Payment

Tuition is billed on the first invoice for each quarter.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Gies College of Business and Coursera have partnered to offer a limited number of competitive scholarships covering 70 percent of tuition for select students.

Additional Opportunities

Tax Credits and Deductions: You may be eligible for up to $2,000 through the Lifetime Learning Credit.
Veteran Education Benefits: Depending on your circumstances you may qualify for both state and federal educational benefits to help achieve your educational goals.

Online Learning Options

Discover an online learning path that helps you reach your goals - and fits your budget. Self-directed, noncredit courses and specializations from Gies College of Business are delivered on the Coursera platform.

Continuous Registration

512 Continuous Registration is a full time registration intended for students who are continuing to work in a full-time capacity toward degree completion. The cost is $100 per course.

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Resident Master's Study

588 Resident Master's Study is available to master's degree students who are receiving funding administered by the University. The cost is $7,659 per course.

U-Pass Transit Card

The TGS U-Pass Transit Card Fee is $125/quarter and provides unlimited rides on CTA trains and buses. It is optional for all full-time enrolled students, except for those enrolled in 512, 513, 514, 506, 507 or 508.

Student Health Services

The Student Health Fee is $287/quarter (2025-26). For graduate and professional students, the health services fee will now be charged to students with regular access to on-campus health services. The student health fee, and other funding sources, provides Northwestern students with equitable access to a variety of health services at the university including: Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service in Evanston and Chicago, Counseling & Psychological Services, TimelyCare services, and other on-campus health and wellness initiatives.

Student Health Insurance

The NU-SHIP Annual Premium is $5,919/year (2025-26). All degree-seeking students are required to have health insurance coverage either through the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or the student’s own health insurance carrier. Students who take no action will default to the Northwestern University/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and be charged accordingly.

Family Institute Fee

The Family Institute Fee is $215. The technical fee is a one-time fee that will cover the software license of an application for clinical tracking.

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