Chicago State University
Public university · Chicago, IL · 1,384 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
43%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$7,273
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$23,493
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
15%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Chicago State University?
Chicago State University accepts about 43 of every 100 applicants (43%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Chicago State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Chicago State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Chicago State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $23,493 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $7,273 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $13,358 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$13,358
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$13,358
- Room & board$12,810
- Total cost of attendance$23,493
- Average net price after grants$7,273
Popular majors
Liberal Arts & General Studies, Business, Psychology, Education, Biology.
Chicago State University FAQ
- What is Chicago State University's acceptance rate?
- 43% — selective.
- Is Chicago State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Chicago State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Chicago State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Chicago State University cost?
- About $23,493 a year before aid; $7,273 on average after grants.
- What is Chicago State University's FAFSA school code?
- 001694. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Chicago State University receives your information.
- What is Chicago State University's graduation rate?
- 15% of students finish within six years.
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