CSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 43.26%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,757
- Out-of-State Tuition: $12,757
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at CSU:
- Total Enrollment: 2,238, including 366 online students
- 1,501 Undergraduate, 737 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 29.9% men, 70.1% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 15%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 37%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 57%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 76 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 7 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 29 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
CSU Overview
Chicago State University (CSU) is a four-year, public school located in Chicago, IL. Chicago State University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The CSU's tuition & fees is $12,757 for Illinois residents and $12,757 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $16,207.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,238 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
CSU's acceptance rate is 43.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 3.76%.
CSU ranked 38th in Illinois Colleges rankings. Chicago State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Chicago State University is $12,757 for in-state students and $12,757 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,294 for in-state students and $16,162 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,760 for Illinois residents and $12,760 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,294 for Illinois residents and $16,162 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,757 | $12,757 |
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| Graduate | $10,294 | $16,162 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,760 | $12,760 |
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| Graduate | $10,294 | $16,162 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Chicago State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at CSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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