Naperville, IL · Private nonprofit university · City (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $43,046 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $43,046 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,998 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $54,661 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $23,439 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $31,222 less than the sticker price — about 57% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (12) | Football (142), Track & Field (111), Cross Country (56), Wrestling (47), Baseball (43), Lacrosse (36), Soccer (36), Basketball (21), Volleyball (17), Golf (12), Tennis (12), Swimming & Diving (11) |
| Women’s varsity sports (11) | Track & Field (68), Wrestling (49), Soccer (31), Basketball (21), Lacrosse (20), Softball (19), Volleyball (19), Tennis (13), Cross Country (13), Swimming & Diving (12), Golf (10) |
| Softball conference | CCIW |
| Head softball coach | Venus Taylor |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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