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Chicago State University
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  • 4 Year
  • CHICAGO, IL

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Chicago State is an above-average public university located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 954 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Chicago State acceptance rate is 48%. Popular majors include Psychology, Business, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 21% of students, Chicago State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,400.

About

9501 S KING DR
CHICAGO, IL 60628
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Western Athletic Conference

Chicago State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Chicago State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
48%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
750-1030
ACT Range
15-19
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$4,846 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$17,067 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
71%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 45 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 49 responses
68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 50 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    50%
  • On Campus
    36%
  • Online
    14%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
954 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
548
Undergrads Over 25
50%
Pell Grant
80%
Varsity Athletes
21%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 28 responses
  • DIVERSE, NO SUCH THING AS TYPICAL AT CSU
    36%
  • Level headed
    29%
  • Apart of a group
    18%
  • Invested
    14%
  • Outgoing
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
34%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 56 responses
Poll
41%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 58 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 37 responses
  • Local State University
    46%
  • HBCU
    27%
  • Unorganized
    14%
  • Extraordinary
    8%
  • Constant
    3%
  • Underrated
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
21%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
79%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 29 responses

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