Chicago State University

Chicago, IL • publicDI | Northeast Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,832 • Total: 2,854
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL
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Website
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
$2,400
Books & Supplies
$11,550
Students Receiving Pell Grants
78%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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
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