°µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ’s mission is grounded in access to higher education and creates opportunities for students to have a unique and transformational college experience. Financing college can be a daunting process, and °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ continues to look for ways to make funding your education more transparent and less confusing. With these principles in mind, °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ will be lowering the undergraduate tuition rate for the 2023-2024 academic year to better align with our mission of social justice and historical diversity.
This aligns with °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ’s commitment to creating access to higher education, opening a gateway to the American Dream, and removing barriers to earning a degree.
We hope to inspire prospective new freshman and transfer students, specifically, to include °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ in their selection and application set for Fall 2023 because it is affordable and attainable.
You can view the new Fall 2023 tuition rates on our tuition page.
Room and board pricing posted on the website would not change. °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ’s room and board is very competitive, especially being located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop.
Summer school pricing posted on the website would not change. Summer school is a very affordable option for all students.
We encourage students to continue with their academic plan. °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ will work with students to review their financial aid offers and ensure equitable pricing.
Tuition for new students enrolling during the 2023–24 academic year will be $20,000 (not including room and board). All students are considered for academic scholarships at the time of application.
No. We are removing barriers and providing access. °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ’s standards and quality of education are not changing.
We are adding value by supporting our mission as a university. We offer a premier private education in the heart of Chicago for everyone regardless of race, age, or economic background. We want everyone to know the value they are getting to reach their career and life goals.
Yes. Students who have not attended °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ for three semesters would need to reapply for admission.
Students transferring for the Fall 2023–2024 academic year would be offered the lower tuition rate.
No.
Your 2023–2024 tuition will remain the same as your 2022–2023 tuition. Additionally, any °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ merit-based funding that you are currently receiving would remain in place for the duration of your current degree program, provided you are enrolled as a full-time student.
Need-based funding awards, as well as federal and state assistance, could change from year-to-year based on your 2023–2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
While these rates will not affect currently enrolled students’ tuition pricing, the Board of Trustees promised no increase in tuition for the next academic year (2023–2024) for all current students.
The University ensures a degree path to graduation that remains equitable and affordable. Additionally, any °µÍø½ûÇøÆƽâ°æ merit-based funding that you are currently receiving would remain in place for the duration of your current degree program, provided you are enrolled as a full-time student.
The Office of Financial Aid Services will work with you after your submission of the 2023–2024 FAFSA to prepare your financial aid offer and ensure equitable pricing.