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Chicago State University

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Acceptance Rate 43.26 %
Tuition & Fees $12,757
($12,757)
Student Population 2,238
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $16,023
Graduation Rate 15 %

Academic Overview

Chicago State University Campus, Chicago, IL
Chicago State University is a public, four-years institute located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $12,757 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,294 for Illinois residents and $16,162 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,238 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 43.26% and the graduation rate is 15% last year.
The salary after graduation from Chicago State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $38,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, CSU's tuition & fees is $12,757 for Illinois residents and $12,757 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $10,294 for in-state students and $16,162 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,757$12,757
Graduate$10,294$16,162
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at CSU. The acceptance rate of CSU is 43.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 3.76%. The average graduation rate is 15% and the transfer-out rate is 37%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,023 and 78% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,238 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Chicago State University is 43.26 %.
Acceptance Rate
43.26%
Graduation Rate for Chicago State University is 15 %
Graduation Rate
15%
Transfer-out Rate for Chicago State University is 37 %
Transfer-out Rate
37%
Retention Rate for Chicago State University is 57 %
Retention Rate
57%
Student Population for Chicago State University is 2,238
Student Population
2,238
Student to Faculty Ratio for Chicago State University is 9 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,023 at Chicago State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$16,023

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628-1598
Phone773-995-2000
WEBwww.csu.edu/
Admissionwww.csu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.csu.edu/admissions/howtoapplynow.htm
Financial Aidwww.csu.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.csu.edu/financialaid/netpricecalculator.htm
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.csu.edu/dosa/resources/veterans/index.htm
Disability Servicewww.csu.edu/dosa/abilities/

Offered Degrees

CSU offers 76 major programs through online and on-site education where 7 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's332
Master's272
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate11
Post-Bachelor's Certificate122
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Chicago State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:250)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,000)

Veterans Benefits

Chicago State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗
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