Tuition and Fees
Triton College strives to offer an affordable college education. Tuition rates are set according to the academic calendar. Our rates are as follows:
TUITION - 2024-2025 School Year and Summer 2025
Regardless of residency, online/hybrid courses are charged at the in-district rate. Traditional in-person courses will be charged tuition according to the student’s residency.
In-District: $153.00 per credit hour
Out-of-District: $387.00 per credit hour
Out-of-State/International Visa: $495.00 per credit hour
The following health career programs are assessed a higher tuition rate:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Nursing
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology
- Respiratory Care
Health Career Program - In-District: $265.00 per credit hour
Health Career Program - Out-of-District: $478.00 per credit hour
Health Career Program - Out-of-State/International Visa: $563.00 per credit hour
TUITION - 2023-2024 School Year and Summer 2024
Regardless of residency, online/hybrid courses are charged at the in-district rate. Traditional in-person courses will be charged tuition according to the student’s residency.
In-District: $148.00 per credit hour
Out-of-District: $377.00 per credit hour
Out-of-State/International Visa: $480.00 per credit hour
The following health career programs are assessed a higher tuition rate:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Nursing
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology
- Respiratory Care
Health Career Program - In-District: $250.00 per credit hour
Health Career Program - Out-of-District: $451.00 per credit hour
Health Career Program - Out-of-State/International Visa: $531.00 per credit hour
FEES - 2023-2024 School Year and Summer 2024 & 2024-2025 School Year and Summer 2025
All fees are non-refundable past published drop dates.
- Student Services Fee: $7 per credit hour
- Auxiliary Fee: $1 per credit hour
- Technology Fee: $6 per credit hour
- Registration Fee: $2 per credit hour
Total Fees: $16 per credit hour
Online Credit Course Fee: $25 per course for online classes only.
Lab Fee: Select courses require special lab or material fees. If applicable, lab fees are indicated at the time of registration and published each semester in the class schedule.
Out-of-District Students: Students not residing within the Triton College district must pay out-of-district tuition unless the student qualifies for a cooperative instructional program/joint agreement as outlined in the college catalog. The out-of-district rate is calculated by a formula as prescribed by the Illinois Community College Board.
Tuition Payment Schedule: Registration is not complete until you have paid your outstanding balance in full or made payment arrangements (see options below):
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Payment Schedule
Registering early gives you the best selection of classes, can significantly reduce the wait time to see an advisor, and allows you to set up a payment plan that gives you up to six (6) months to pay for classes. You may register online through the MyTriton portal, in person at the Welcome Center, or by phone with the Call Center. Once you register for classes, you must pay your outstanding balance in full or make payment arrangements. Please review the following tuition payment schedules below:
Mid-Fall 2024 Tuition Payment Schedule
Payment is due by August 1, 2024 for anyone registered on or before July 28, 2024.
For any registrations after July 28, 2024 payment is due within five days of registration.
Spring 2025 Tuition Payment Schedule
Payment for registration between October 28, 2024 to January 1, 2025 payment is due on January 3, 2025.
For any registration after January 1, 2025 payment is due within five days of registration.
Your three payment options to avoid being dropped from your classes are:
3 Payment Options:
- Payment in full by cash, money order, check or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express)
- Nelnet Tuition Payment Plan
- Complete a FAFSA Application
Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance Information