The Illinois Statistics Office (ISO) is affiliated with the Department of Statistics and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. ISO provides fee-based statistical consulting services to members of the university community, government and industry.

Collaboration with ISO can be highly beneficial to your research program. We consult on projects ranging from a few hours of work to long term applied research.

For University of Illinois or Government-Funded Clients

Our consulting rate varies, based on the level of consultants clients prefer:

  • PhD Student Consultant: $50/hr
  • Manager Consultant: $100/hr
  • Director Consultant: $125/hr
  • Code release fee: $100

For Non-University of Illinois or Non-Government Clients

ISO requires a deposit based on the estimated number of hours ISO will need to finish the project.

  • PhD Student Consultant: $60/hr
  • Manager Consultant: $150/hr
  • Director Consultant: $150/hr
  • Code release fee: $100

Budgets Tight?

Please let the consultant know, and ask for a cost estimate if you need one.

For clients unable to afford our service, we have an opportunity of free consulting every spring semester in our Statistical Consulting course, STAT 427.

Accepted Payment Types

  • Credit Card Payment (Pay Invoice Here)
  • Cash (Exact amount required)
  • Check (Made out to: Illinois Statistics Office) 
  • University CFOP (Contact stat-office@illinois.edu with CFOP information and invoice)