Chicago State University occupies a 161-acre campus on Chicago's South Side, located approximately 12 miles from downtown in the Roseland neighborhood. Founded in 1867 as a teacher training school, CSU evolved into a comprehensive public university and serves as the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, and Pharmacy, with particular emphasis on nursing, education, and pharmaceutical sciences. The urban campus features modern academic buildings and residence halls that accommodate a primarily commuter student population. As a member of the Western Athletic Conference, CSU's Cougars compete in NCAA Division I athletics, though the university maintains its primary focus on academic programs and community engagement.
Chicago State University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
CSU is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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SAT | 750/963 |
ACT | 15/19 |
GPA | 3.18 |
Applications Due | - |
Applicant Competition | Average |
Application Fee | $25 |
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Books and Supplies | $2,400 |
Other Fees | $4,362 |
Room and Board | $13,800 |
Budget for Other Expenses | $4,500 |
Total One Year Cost | $32,718 |
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.
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Last updated February 24, 2024