CSU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Chicago State University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is CSU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Chicago State University (CSU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. CSU's acceptance rate is 43.26% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 10,638 students applied and 4,602 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into CSU is not low.

The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Chicago State University.

CSU's acceptance rate is the 4th lowest among 59 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
CSU's yield rate is 3.76%, which is significantly lower by 30.23 percentage points (approximately 88.9% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50% (average yield: 33.99%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to CSU at colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, CSU's acceptance rate is 43.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 3.76%. 3,813 men and 6,780 women applied to CSU and 1,188 men and 3,411 women students were accepted.

Among them, 58 men and 114 women were enrolled in CSU. You can explore the CSU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	10,638	3,813	6,780	0	45
Admitted	4,602	1,188	3,411	0	3
Enrolled	173	58	114	0	1
Acceptance Rate	43.26%	31.16%	50.31%	-	6.67%
Yield	3.76%	4.88%	3.34%	-	33.33%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Chicago State University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 173 first-year students enrolled in CSU. The proportion of full-time students is 78.03% and part-time students is 21.97%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 33.53% and women students is 65.90%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at CSU
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	173	58	114	1
Full-time	135	52	82	1
Part-time	38	6	32	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at CSU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Chicago State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to CSU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.csu.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.csu.edu/admissions/apply/undergraduate.htm
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the CSU?

CSU is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 43.26%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to CSU?

CSU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does CSU require essays or personal statements?

CSU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for CSU admission?

CSU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

CSU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, CSU requires applicants to submit high school GPA as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, CSU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for CSU?

The institutional SAT code for CSU is 1118 and 4-digit ACT code is 0992.