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Paying for UChicago

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what UChicago actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at UChicago for families earning under $125,000 a year. Free tuition (and housing/meals) under $125k; expanding to free tuition under $250k from Autumn 2027; meets 100% demonstrated need, no loans

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run UChicago's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$6,000/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$10,000/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$21,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$36,000/yr after aid
$110k+$58,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$87,390
Tuition & fees$65,589
Room & board$20,250
Average net price$28,150
Students on aid58%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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