Chicago State University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Chicago, IL
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#11 Best Public Universities in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,238

Location Chicago, Illinois
Website csu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

CSU is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Chicago State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

GPA 3.18

Acceptance Rate

43.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 3.8%
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$12,754

Costs for Chicago State University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$12,754
Books and Supplies		$2,400
Other Fees		$4,714
Room and Board		$11,550
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,000
Total One Year Cost		$36,418

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

21% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Chicago State University are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Psychology. 31% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 13% in Business, and 13% in Psychology.