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Tuition fees, net price and ROI

University of Chicago Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator

Focused cost page for University of Chicago covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.

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In-state tuition

$66,939

Out-of-state tuition

$66,939

Average net price

$18,967

Last updated September 22, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.

University of Chicago Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost

Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.

Cost per year

$86,856

4-year attendance

$347,424

4-year tuition

$267,756

4-year net price

$75,868

University of Chicago Net Price by Family Income

College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

Family income Avg net price Savings vs sticker Monthly view Estimator
$0–$30,000 $0 $88,284 $-119/mo
$30,001–$48,000 $0 $87,150 $-25/mo
$48,001–$75,000 $770 $86,086 $64/mo
$75,001–$110,000 $12,816 $74,040 $1,068/mo
Over $110,000 $54,800 $32,056 $4,567/mo

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Major-level ROI

University of Chicago Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary

Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.

Major / program Credential Program salary Debt payback
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Master's Degree $190,915 ~9.4 months
Law First Professional Degree $181,006 ~9.9 months
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's Degree $159,677 ~11 months
Statistics Master's Degree $119,416 ~15 months
Computer Science Master's Degree $108,094 ~17 months
Applied Mathematics Master's Degree $107,203 ~17 months
Computer Science Bachelor's Degree $93,918 ~19 months
Economics Bachelor's Degree $82,564 ~22 months
Mathematics Bachelor's Degree $81,753 ~22 months
Public Policy Analysis Master's Degree $71,121 ~25 months
Public Policy Analysis Bachelor's Degree $51,165 ~35 months
Political Science and Government Bachelor's Degree $48,082 ~37 months

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University of Chicago Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals

Pell grant rate

14.47%

Federal loan rate

5.06%

Median completer debt

$15,000

Median monthly payment

$159

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