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Chicago State University
  • 4 Year
  • CHICAGO, IL
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Chicago State University
#237 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • CHICAGO, IL
  • 635 reviews
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    Chicago State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,500 / year
    Poll
    32%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 41 responses
    Poll
    42%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 59 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,224 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 30 responses
    • Anything inside the campus cafeteria
      37%
    • Do not utilize
      37%
    • Nothing
      23%
    • I eat at other places
      3%
    29%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 48 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 37 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      19%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      46%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      32%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    66%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 38 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 38 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      58%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      29%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      8%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      5%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 33 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      55%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      36%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      3%
    • Not very visible.
      6%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 57 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      14%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      42%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      30%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      14%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 10 responses
    • Basketball games and concerts that are held on cam
      70%
    • Basketball games
      30%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 41 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      12%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      32%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      17%
    • Parties? What parties?
      39%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 14 responses
    • Homecoming
      36%
    • ANY NPHC EVENTS
      29%
    • Graduation
      7%
    • Homecoming
      7%
    • New Year's Eve
      7%
    • Thanksgiving the college prepares an huge dinner
      7%
    • Welcome Week
      7%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    35%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 55 responses
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