Overview
Student Population
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,236 prospective students applied, and 1,060 were granted admission. Of those admitted 157 enrolled in the school. 1,810 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,154 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $7,056 plus fees of $3,107. CSU is ranked 794 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CSU is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Chicago State University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#794 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#293 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1020 |
| ACT | 16/20 |
| GPA | 2.98 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $3,107 |
| Room and Board | $8,724 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,587 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $3,107 |
| Room and Board | $8,724 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,547 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 31% |
| Business | 13% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144005 IPEDS survey data for Chicago State University.
Current students may use the Chicago State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.