Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Tuition and Fees
| Tuition Expenses Estimates based on 2025-26 | Fall '25 | Spring '26 | Fall '26 | Total |
| Tuition | $22,600 | $22,600 | $22,600 | $67,800 |
| Campus Fees | $2,768 | $2,768 | $2,768 | $8,304 |
| Subtotals | $25,368 | $25,368 | $25,368 | $76,104 |
An international student fee of $78 will be applied to all international students each semester.
Tuition is subject to change every academic year. Visit the University of Illinois Registrar website for the latest updates.
Calculating your cost of attendance
You can use the Illinois Cost Calculator to obtain an estimate of your tuition, campus fees and other estimated costs by answering a few questions or to compare program options.
Enrollment Deposit
Applicants offered admission to the program must submit a non-refundable deposit of $1,750 to reserve a spot in the program. This deposit is a pre-payment of tuition and will be credited to your student account on the 11th business day of the semester.
International applicants: For financial verification purposes, international applicants who are admitted are required to verify funding for the first 12 months, including tuition and other estimated living expenses, with the Declaration & Certification of Finances Form. A list of additional living expenses is available at the Office of the Registrar. You can also visit cost.illinois.edu for an estimate of the cost of attendance.
Scholarships
This MSF program offers a limited number of scholarships to program participants. Scholarship allocations are made with particular emphasis on recruiting high caliber students from diverse backgrounds. All students are considered for Merit Scholarships. Decisions regarding scholarship awards will be made shortly after the admission decisions are released. Recipients will be notified via email.
Financial Aid
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid to see about other ways to pay your educational expenses.