Undergraduate 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 Food & Housing 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.
Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026
On-Campus | Commuter | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuition | $71,325 | $71,325 | $71,325 |
Student Services Fee | $1,623 | $1,623 | $1,623 |
UPASS Fee | $318 | $318 | $318 |
Food & Housing | $20,835 | $7,980 (maintenance allowance) | $17,502 |
Books & Course Materials | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Misc. Personal Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Travel Allowance* | $450 | $450 | $450 |
TOTAL | $98,301 | $85,446 | $94,968 |
Note:
Students enrolling at UChicago for the first time in 2025 will be assessed a Class Fee of $696 in each of their first two years.
Health insurance is not included in the cost figures above. For information on health insurance for 2024-25 please visit https://wellness.uchicago.edu/student-insurance/u-ship/.
Food & Housing is based on the average student room cost and the Unlimited meal plan.
*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.
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.