Chicago State University — College Profile

About

Chicago State University, a public Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) located on Chicago's South Side, is best known for driving social mobility and providing accessible higher education to underrepresented and first-generation students. The university features renowned health professions programs, anchored by its College of Pharmacy, alongside popular degree paths in nursing, education, criminal justice, and business. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, community-focused culture enriched by active multicultural organizations, leadership development programs, and NCAA Division I athletics. As Illinois's only public PBI and a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, CSU uniquely positions its graduates to become impactful leaders in urban healthcare, policy, and education.

Wikipedia:Chicago State University (CSU) is a public university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1867 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, it was established as the first teacher training school in Cook County. In 1960, the institution was divided into two branches with one eventually becoming Northeastern Illinois University. The state of Illinois began funding the institution in 1951 and assumed full control in 1965. CSU is a predominantly black (PBI) university.

Location

Chicago, IL, 60628-1598 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MDW · Chicago Midway

9 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$12,754$12,754

Housing & food (on campus)$11,550$11,550

Books & supplies$2,400$2,400

Cost of attendance$29,764$29,764 est.

Average net price$12,335Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$12,754

Housing & food (on campus)$11,550

Books & supplies$2,400

Cost of attendance$29,764 est.

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $12,335

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$9,073

$30–48k

$9,550

$48–75k

$11,334

$75–110k

$13,899

$110k+

$28,427

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

16%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

Back for yr 2

57%

Transferred

38%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

26% graduated · 43% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 30% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$33,805

10 yrs after entry$42,778

Debt

Median at graduation$30,625

Monthly payment$325

Middle 50% owe$9k–$38.2k

90th percentile$51,250

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

43%

Test policy

Not required

Per College Scorecard

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Student Body

Gender

Men 30%Women 70%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

9 : 1

Pell grant

58%

First-gen

42%

Family income

$15,134

Independent

61%

Veterans

Age at entry

28.0

Part-time

31%

Race & ethnicity

White

Hispanic

10%

Black

77%

Asian

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25

Basketball
Men's · Women's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Other Sports
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$33,805

After 10 yrs

$42,778

Psychology, General51

Business Administration, Management and Operations43

Criminal Justice and Corrections33

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities28

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing16

Biology, General12

Sociology12

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10

Computer Science9

Fine and Studio Arts6

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management5

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General5

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication4

Political Science and Government4

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education3

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$9M

Full-time faculty

100%

Faculty salary

$8,878/mo

Teaching spend

$28,026

per student

Federal loans

78%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Research activity

Research college or university

$3M research spending · 3 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile