Chicago State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	300
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	48%
Students retention rate	41%
On-time graduation rate	21%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Chicago State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Chicago State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Chicago State is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Chicago State is 41% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Chicago State do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

47.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,204

Cost of attendance at Chicago State University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,204

Cost of attendance at Chicago State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Chicago State University received on average $17,067 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,067

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	115	80%	$5,939	$683,028
Other Federal Grant	131	91%	$5,770	$755,931
State Grant/Scholarships	117	81%	$4,587	$536,656
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	135	94%	$7,745	$1,045,583
Total Grant & Scholarships	137	95%	$17,067	$2,338,170

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chicago State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chicago State University students is 21.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.8%.

21.0%

African American 15.7% 11 students
white 20.0% 3 students
unknown 27.3% 6 students
hispanic 33.3% 7 students
Mixed Race 16.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Western Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Chicago State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chicago State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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