Costs

Regardless of your circumstance, at UChicago we are committed to making your education in the College affordable for your family. We continue to make strides in University financial aid initiatives in response to our students' needs. We welcome inquiries from both families who would like more information about financial aid and students interested in making the best use of their aid packages.

For students living off-campus, the Room and Meals estimate included in the cost of attendance is intended to go towards off-campus housing costs (rent, utilities, food, internet access, etc.). Room and board charges are no longer billed to the University. After tuition and fees are paid, any remaining financial aid will be refunded to the student for use in paying their off-campus housing costs. 

Net Price Calculator

For an estimate of what your costs might look like, please enter your information into our Net Price Calculator.

Keep in mind that this estimate is based entirely on the information you provide. Your actual financial aid package may be different.

Financial Aid uses the following budget to determine financial aid:

Cost of Attendance for 2023-2024

 

On-Campus

Commuter

Off-Campus

Tuition
$63,801
$63,801
$63,801
Student Life Fee
$1,818
$1,818
$1,818
Food & Housing
$19,221
 
$15,000
Maintenance Allowance
 
$7,500
 
Books and Course Materials
$1,800
$1,800
$1,800
Misc. Personal Expenses
$1,950
$1,950
$1,950
Travel Allowance*
$450
$450
$450

TOTAL

$89,040

$77,319

$84,819

Note:

  1. First year students are assessed a one-time Class Fee of $1,320
  2. Health insurance is not included in the cost figures above. The health insurance cost for 2023-2024 is $4,917.

*The travel allowance is an estimate based on cost of travel to Chicago from the student's home region. It varies based on the student's home address. This is not a separate stipend.

Cost of Attendance for 2022-2023

 

On-Campus

Commuter

Off-Campus

Tuition
$61,179.00
$61,179.00
$61,179.00
Student Services Fee
$1,443.00
$1,443.00
$1,443.00
CTA Student Transit UPASS
$318.00
$318.00
$318.00
Food & Housing
$18,396.00
$4,968.00
$15,000.00
Books
$1,800.00
$1,800.00
$1,800.00
Personal Expenses
$2,400.00
$2,400.00
$2,400.00

TOTAL

$85,536.00

$72,108.00

$82,140.00

Note:

  1. First year students for 2022-23 are assessed a one-time Class Fee of $1,320
  2. Health insurance is not included in the cost figures above. The health insurance cost for 2022-23 is $4,800.

Additional Costs

Students in need of funds to purchase a computer can submit a one-time budget increase request. If approved, the student may be able to borrow funds in the form of a loan for the purchase. To submit this request, please e-mail the Office of Financial Aid at college-aid@uchicago.edu and include documentation of the cost of the computer.

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