Chicago State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,204

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Chicago State University was $4,846. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Chicago State

Chicago State net price calculator

$4,846

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Chicago State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$4,846	$3,791 (44%)	$7,896	$9,532	$12,433
2021	$8,637	$1,183 (12%)	$12,685	$12,183	$13,678
2020	$9,820	$1,279 (12%)	$11,507	$11,844	$10,023	$16,602	$15,682
2019	$11,099	$42	$9,944	$13,541	$13,937	$16,212	$17,690
2018	$11,141	$152 (1%)	$11,560	$16,487	$16,981
2017	$11,293	$500 (5%)	$12,039	$15,451	$15,352	$13,072
2016	$10,793	$71	$11,254	$12,346	$13,720	$14,592
2015	$10,722	$519 (5%)	$10,214	$12,413	$13,607	$14,789	$15,144
2014	$10,203	--	$10,087	$10,495	$8,071	$18,363

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Chicago State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$26,179	No change	$11,204	$13,175	$1,800
2021	$26,179	$162	$11,204	$13,175	$1,800
2020	$26,341	$1,754 (7%)	$11,366	$13,175	$1,800
2019	$24,587	$89	$10,163	$12,624	$1,800
2018	$24,676	$215	$10,252	$12,624	$1,800
2017	$24,891	$474 (2%)	$10,252	$12,839	$1,800
2016	$24,417	$401 (2%)	$9,994	$12,623	$1,800
2015	$24,016	$814 (4%)	$9,846	$12,370	$1,800
2014	$23,202	$722 (3%)	$9,032	$12,370	$1,800
2013	$22,480	--	$8,558	$12,122	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Chicago State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 300 dormitories available to its students at $5,000 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Chicago State is $556 per month.
Does Chicago State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Chicago State for one academic year is $4,400, which works out to $489 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Chicago State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Chicago State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,451

If living off-campus, with family: $4,451

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,451
How much is Chicago State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Chicago State offers the following payment plans: Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Chicago State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$312	$325
For out-of-state students	$312	$630

Housing and Meal

Chicago State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Chicago State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,400	$5,000	N/A	19	300
2021	N/A	N/A	$8,724	19	300
2020	$4,224	$4,500	N/A	19	300
2019	N/A	N/A	$8,724	19	330
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,724	19	330
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,724	19	350
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,723	19	330

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Chicago State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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