Chicago State University

Chicago, IL • public • I | Northeast Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,832 • Total: 2,854

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL
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Website

www.csu.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 567 (30.9%) • Female: 1,265 (69.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	14	0.8%
Black/African American	1,390	75.9%
Hispanic/Latino	113	6.2%
White	44	2.4%
Two or More Races	44	2.4%
International	61	3.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

40.5%

3,832 admitted from 9,458 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Tests Required

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$60

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

16.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

6.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

47.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

12.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$21,990

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$21,990

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $8,040
Out-of-state: $8,040

Room & Board

$11,550

Books & Supplies

$2,400

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$9,073
$30,001-48,000	$9,550
$48,001-75,000	$11,334
$75,001-110,000	$13,899
$110,001+	$28,427

Students Receiving Pell Grants

78%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Northeast Conference

Men's Sports (5)

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

Women's Sports (6)

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

View Full Athletics Details (Roster Sizes, Scholarships) →

💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.5 GPA / 18 ACT

In-State Awards

$1,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$100-$24,000 total

4 automatic scholarships (15 total)

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Common questions about Chicago State University

What is Chicago State University's acceptance rate?

Chicago State University accepts 41% of applicants, from 9,458 applications.

How much does Chicago State University cost?

Tuition and fees are $8,040. Families earning under $30,000 pay $9,073 on average after aid.

Does Chicago State University require SAT or ACT scores?

Chicago State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is Chicago State University's graduation rate?

17% of students graduate within six years.