Chicago State University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 773-995-2000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | University |
| Date founded | 1867 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago, IL |
| Campus size | 161 acres |
| County | Cook |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 52 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 92 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 144 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 22 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 56 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 78 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 74 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 148 |
| Total number of freshmen | 222 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 321 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 660 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 981 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 140 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 374 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 514 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 461 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,034 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,495 |
| Total enrollment | 1,495 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 75% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| White | 2% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 9% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 8% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 33 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 3% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 50% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $8,448 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,448 |
| Fees | $2,904 |
| Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Cathy Davis |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Student Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 773-995-2304 |
| Financial aid office website | www.csu.edu/financialaid/ |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | September 7 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Nursing loans | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Nursing | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 3,585 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,100 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 74 |
| Number of female applicants | 5,714 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 2,673 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 148 |
| Total number of applicants | 9,299 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 3,773 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 222 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | August 12 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.5 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for some students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
| Other application materials | College transcript |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| Recommended exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.18 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 41% |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for some students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 219 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 credits |
| All students must meet: | |
| Computer course requirements | Yes |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Freshman honors college | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (75) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Discount computer purchase plan available | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Gwendolyn Brooks Center |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 15% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | No special consideration |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing application deadline | July 28 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Child daycare available on campus | Yes |
| Women's center | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | 24-hour access to all job postings |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Devi Prasad Potluri |
| Grad admissions contact title | Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Number of undergraduate men | 461 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,034 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,495 |
| Total enrollment | 1,495 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $6,282 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $12,150 |
| Fees | $4,012 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.) |