Chicago State University

Chicago, IL
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Acceptance Rate
41%
Enrollment
1,414
Graduation Rate
17%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,778
Retention Rate
47%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,754
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,754
Avg Net Price
$10,133
Room & Board
$11,550
Total COA
$30,454
Median Debt
$30,625

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$8,025
$30,001–48,000
$10,674
$48,001–75,000
$12,729
$75,001–110,000
$16,801
$110,001+
$9,392
Pell Grant Rate: 55%
Federal Loan Rate: 61%

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Sticker Price$24,304
Estimated Net Price$10,133 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
17%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,778
Retention Rate
47%
Median Debt
$30,625

Top Programs

Psychology
19.3%
Business & Marketing
16.3%
Criminal Justice
12.5%
Health Professions
10.6%
Education
6.1%
Social Sciences
6.1%
Biology
4.6%
Computer Science
3.4%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
1.9%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Psychology, General66$35,893
Business Administration, Management and Operations48$45,591
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing38$81,928
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities36$49,005
Criminal Justice and Corrections26$42,025
Sociology25$37,689
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods20$41,758
Biology, General19$43,524
Health and Medical Administrative Services12
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions11$54,274
Computer Science7
Chemistry7
Fine and Studio Arts7
Physics5

Demographics

Men 31%Women 69%
White
2.8%
Black
76.2%
Hispanic
7.0%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More
2.1%
International
4.0%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-12-01
REA2026-06-01
App Fee (Domestic)$25
App Fee (International)$50

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.