Chicago State University
Chicago, IL · City · 1,384 students
4
YearPublic
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Chicago, IL, 60628-1598 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
9 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$29,764
Out-of-state COA
$29,764
Avg net price
$12,335
Room & board
$11,550
In-state tuition
$12,754
Out-of-state tuition
$12,754
Books & supplies
$2,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,073
$30–48k
$9,550
$48–75k
$11,334
$75–110k
$13,899
$110k+
$28,427
Admissions
Admit rate
43%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
Chicago State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
16%
1st-yr retention
57%
Transfer-out rate
38%
Consumer completion
36%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
26%
Transferred
43%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
30%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,805
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,778
Median debt
$30,625
Monthly loan payment
$325
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,000–$38,155
Debt (90th percentile)
$51,250
Student Body
Men 30%Women 70%
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Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
58%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$15,134
Independent students
61%
Veterans
3%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
31%
Race & ethnicity
White
3%
Hispanic
10%
Black
77%
Asian
1%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,805
10 years after entry
$42,778
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Institutional
Endowment
$9M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$8,878/mo
Instructional spend/student
$28,026
Federal loan rate
78%
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