University of Chicago: cost & net price by income
Chicago, Illinois
Here's what students actually pay to attend University of Chicago after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $2,500 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $46,267. Published in-state tuition is $66,939. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$2,500/yr
- $30k–$48k$4,777/yr
- $48k–$75k$8,375/yr
- $75k–$110k$19,895/yr
- $110k+$46,267/yr
University of Chicago cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $66,939
- Out-of-state tuition
- $66,939
- Students receiving aid
- 53%
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FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does University of Chicago cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at University of Chicago is about $2,500 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at University of Chicago?
- At University of Chicago, published in-state tuition is $66,939 and out-of-state tuition is $66,939 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is University of Chicago worth the cost?
- FindU gives University of Chicago a value grade of A — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)