Cost of Attendance for 2024–25
Tuition and Fees per Year |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition | $12,720 | $26,510 |
| Tuition Differential* | $6,084 | $6,084 |
| Fees** | $3,938 | $3,938 |
| Assessments | $1,220 | $1,220 |
| Total | $23,702 | $37,492 |
In addition to the cost of tuition and fees, students should expect to spend an average of $1400 per year for books, supplies, materials, and software. A working laptop capable of running CAD and other architectural software is a requirement, and the cost of purchasing and maintaining this is an additional expense.
*Tuition differential varies by program. The yearly differential is $6,084 for the MArch program; $4,402 for MAD-Crit; and $5,038 for MSArch. Within each program, the differential is the same regardless of residency status.
**International fee not included.
For more information about university tuition and fees, visit the UIC Registrar’s webpage. Graduate students who follow the typical course plan are always in Range I (12 credit hours or more).
Tuition is charged per semester and due at the beginning of each semester. Payment plans are available.