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Chicago State University

Tuition
12,757
Students
2,854
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

2,854

Graduation Rate

15%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Contact Information

Admissions

Acceptance Rate43.26%

Apply

10,638

Accepted

4,602

Attend

173

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$30

Test Scores

SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not Applicable

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$12,757

Out-of-State

$12,757

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,366

State/Local Grants

$7,622

Institutional/Scholarships

$8,244

Graduate

In-State

$10,294

Out-of-State

$16,162

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

N/A

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,550

Books & Supplies

$2,400

Personal Expenses

$5,000

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

17

Average Assistance

$9,641

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate15%

Student Faculty Ratio18:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Psychology, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Social Work
  • Library and Information Science
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled2,854

Undergraduate

1,832

Graduate

1,022

Full-Time

59%

Part-Time

41%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Golf
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.