College Swim Programs in Illinois
All 17 NCAA swim programs in Illinois with in-state tuition rates, net price, and recruiting data.
Illinois has 17 NCAA swim programs: 5 Division I, 3 Division II, and 9 Division III. In-state students at public universities in Illinois typically pay $5,000–$15,000 less in tuition than out-of-state students — a major factor in net price for swim recruits.
All Illinois Programs
| School | City | Division | Est Net | In-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana College | Rock Island | D3 | $29,300 | $51,200 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | D1 | $33,500 | $55,400 |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville | D3 | $32,300 | $44,600 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago | D3 | $29,800 | $51,200 |
| Illinois State University | Normal | D1 | $16,500 | $12,900 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington | D3 | $28,600 | $58,400 |
| Knox College | Galesburg | D3 | $25,300 | $46,900 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest | D3 | $29,300 | $48,100 |
| Lewis University | Romeoville | D2 | $23,900 | $31,900 |
| McKendree University | Lebanon | D2 | $20,300 | $32,100 |
| Millikin University | Decatur | D3 | $31,500 | $51,200 |
| Monmouth College | Monmouth | D3 | $34,700 | $45,200 |
| North Central College | Naperville | D3 | $34,000 | $47,900 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston | D1 | $24,600 | $64,700 |
| Quincy University | Quincy | D2 | $21,900 | $37,900 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | D1 | $24,200 | $11,300 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | D1 | $19,800 | $13,200 |
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Why in-state status matters for swim recruits
Public universities charge in-state residents significantly less than out-of-state students. For Illinois residents, that discount can average $10,000–$20,000 per year at public schools, which adds up to $40,000–$80,000 over a 4-year swim career. Our personalized net price calculator factors in your home state when ranking programs.
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