School Overview
Chicago State University (abbreviated “CSU”) was founded in 1867 as Cook County Normal School. Today it is a four-year, public state university located in Chicago, Illinois. The university is one of 54 four schools that belongs to the Thurgood Marshal College Fund, a philanthropic association dedicated to assisting African Americans pay for college tuition. The university has a total annual enrollment of approximately 7,000 students.
CSU offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a large variety of academic fields and disciplines. The school offers various continuing education and non-traditional adult education degree programs. All degrees are offered on campus and require classroom attendance. CSU currently doesn’t offer 100% online degree programs but hopes to do so at some point in the future. It does however support distance learning education programs and offers hybrid/online courses in a few fields of study including criminal justice and political science.
In addition to an exceptional academic offering, students can also look forward to a fun and fulfilling student life while attending CSU. Students have the opportunity to get involved in the university’s athletics program with includes team sports in baseball, basketball, cross country, volley ball, golf, track & field and tennis. There are also several fraternities and sororities on campus that students can join.
General Information
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Admission Office 9501 South King Drive Chicago, IL 60628 (773) 995-2513 Fax: (773) 995-3820 [email protected] Contact: Addie Epps Director of Admissions |
Main Address 9501 South King Drive Chicago, IL 60628 (773) 995-2000 www.csu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,161 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 64% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 89% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Communications Technologies Animation/Special Effects B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B Engineering Technologies Manufacturing Technologies B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Consumer Merchandising B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Chicago State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (773) 995-2000 |
| Website: | www.csu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.csu.edu/admissions/howtoapplynow.htm |
| Address: | 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628-1598 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,039 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 12% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,851 (61% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $11,366 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $18,734 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $13,359 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Chicago State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Chicago State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Education | 6 | 10 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 5 | 3 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Library Science | 2 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 9 | 33 | 25 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Chicago State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,366 |
| Out-of-state | $18,734 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,356 |
| Out-of-state | $13,846 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 139 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 139 | 98% | $13,359 |
| Student loan aid | 135 | 95% | $4,833 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,600 | 79% | $9,851 |
| Federal student loans | 1,621 | 80% | $9,116 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Chicago State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Chicago State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 3,126 | 1,061 | 2,065 | Percent admitted | 100% | 59% | 65% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 6% | 7% | 6% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Chicago State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,039 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,108 |
| Graduate enrollment | 931 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Chicago State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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