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Chicago State University
Chicago, IL · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $7,273
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 15%
- Median earnings
- $48,395
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Chicago State University is a public college in Chicago, IL with 1,384 undergraduates. It admits 43% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $7,273 per year ($7,266 for families earning under $30,000). 15% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,395 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,458
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,832
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 6%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Chicago State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $23,493
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,358
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,358
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,266
- $30–48k$5,793
- $48–75k$6,137
- $75–110k$13,863
- $110k+$8,093
Get a personal estimate with Chicago State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 15%
- Freshman retention
- 57%
- Median earnings
- $48,395
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $29,308
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,384
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 63%
- White3%
- Hispanic10%
- Black77%
- Asian1%
Chicago State University FAQ
What is Chicago State University's acceptance rate?+
Chicago State University admits 43% of applicants, which makes it selective.
Is Chicago State University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Chicago State University?+
In Fall 2023, 9,458 students applied to Chicago State University and 3,832 were admitted; 223 enrolled.
Does Chicago State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Chicago State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Chicago State University require an essay?+
Chicago State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Chicago State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $23,493 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,273.
What is Chicago State University's graduation rate?+
15% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 144005 · How we use this data
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