CSU Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Chicago State University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
32.8%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into CSU and can I get accepted? The school has a 33% acceptance rate ranking it #3 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,060 out of 3,236 applicants were admitted making CSU a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 76 percent. Chicago State University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students. Only 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
900-1020Applicants Submitting SAT
72%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 460 |
| SAT Math 25th | 440 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 900 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 550 |
| SAT Math 75th | 470 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1020 |
| Average SAT Score | 960 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Chicago State University?
Chicago State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 78 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 900 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 840. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 960 out of 1600. The school ranks #44 in Illinois for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 72 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1020 and Above | Good | >46% |
| 960 to 1020 | Avg + | 33%-46% |
| 900 to 960 | Avg - | 22%-33% |
| 840 to 900 | Reach | 15%-22% |
| Less than 840 | Low | <15% |
CSU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
16-20Applicants Submitting ACT
82%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 16 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 20 |
| Average ACT Score | 18 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into CSU?
Admission data indicates that CSU regularly accepts students with ACT's of 16 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 75 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 18 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 20 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #46 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 82 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Chicago State University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 20 and Above | Good | >46% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg + | 33%-46% |
| 16 to 18 | Avg - | 22%-33% |
| 14 to 16 | Reach | 15%-22% |
| Less than 14 | Low | <15% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
2.98*Typical High School Grades
B-You can get into Chicago State University with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Chicago State University was 2.98 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #48 in Illinois for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to CSU will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,122 | 1,114 | 3,236 |
| Accepted | 704 | 356 | 1,060 |
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 32% | 33% |
| Enrolled | 91 | 66 | 157 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 13% | 19% | 15% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Chicago State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chicago State University prefer SAT or ACT?
72% of students submit their SAT scores to CSU. 82% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Chicago State University?
33% of those who apply are granted admission to CSU. Admission competition is high and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Chicago State University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 900 and 1020. 72% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Chicago State University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 16 and 20. 82% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.