Chicago State University
Chicago, IL · Public · 1,384 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,073 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,550 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,334 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $13,899 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,427 |
| All incomes (average) | $12,335 |
Sticker tuition: $12,754 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 43%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 58%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 16%
- Freshman retention
- 57%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $42,778
- Median debt at graduation
- $30,625
- International undergrads
- 57 (3.8%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business16%
Psychology12%
Education12%
Biology & Life Sciences9%
Criminal Justice8%
Health & Nursing6%
Computer Science5%
Communications & Media5%
Social Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
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