Dekalb, IL · Public university · Suburb (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $12,662 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $12,662 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,420 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $26,534 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $13,484 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $13,050 less than the sticker price — about 49% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Football (143), Baseball (40), Wrestling (38), Soccer (27), Basketball (17), Tennis (11), Golf (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (37), Soccer (28), Softball (24), Gymnastics (20), Volleyball (18), Basketball (15), Tennis (10), Cross Country (10), Golf (8) |
| Softball conference | MAC |
| Head softball coach | Kathryn Gleason |
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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