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Chicago State University

Chicago State University is a small, public institution located in Chicago, il. Founded in 1867, Chicago State University offers undergraduate degrees in 67 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
1,501 undergraduates
$12,754 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Chicago State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 43.3%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.18
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

August
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Chicago State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,754
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,550
Books & supplies $2,400
Other expenses $5,000
Cost of attendance* $31,704
Average financial aid package $11,606
Estimated cost $20,098 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $12,754
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,550
Books & supplies $2,400
Other expenses $5,000
Cost of attendance* $31,704
Average financial aid package $11,606
Estimated cost $20,098 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Chicago State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,501, with gender binary students split 30% male and 70% female.

Total enrollment

2,238

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
7%
African American %
66%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
16%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Chicago State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628
7739952000
www.csu.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Chicago State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Chicago State University?

Chicago State University is located in Chicago, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Chicago State University? 

The acceptance rate for Chicago State University is 43%.

What’s the average GPA for Chicago State University?

The average high school GPA for Chicago State University students was 3.18.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Chicago State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Chicago State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $126,816.

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