Most Affordable Colleges for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Art/Art Majors in Illinois for 2024

State of Illinois
Middle Class Affordability Rankings™
Which colleges are most affordable for Illinois residents? The answer may surprise you.

These rankings of the most affordable colleges for Illinois residents are based on the estimated net price for a "typical" middle class family living in the state of Illinois.

Note: Net price is the actual cost of the school paid by the student and family, after factoring in merit and grant aid from the college federal programs and work study. The net prices displayed in these rankings are College Raptor's estimates.
"Typical" Middle Class Family
Used in the net price estimates shown below
Number in Family
4
Number In College
1
Total Income
$80,000
Total Assets
$50,000


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