Chicago State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Chicago State University is a public research university in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling about 1,384 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 43.26% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,778 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,754
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,335 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 43.26% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,384 68.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 15.49%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 42.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 46.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,891
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,458
- Room & Board: $11,550 annual estimate
Chicago State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Chicago State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chicago State University?
Chicago State University is located in Chicago, IL (ZIP 60628-1598).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Chicago State University public or private?
Chicago State University is a Public institution.
How much does Chicago State University cost?
Published tuition: $12,754.
Average net price after aid: $12,335.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,073 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,550 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,334 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,899 |
| $110,001+ | $28,427 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $51,016.
How hard is it to get into Chicago State University?
Admission rate: 43.26%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Chicago State University?
Total enrollment: 1,384 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,891 students.
Graduate enrollment: 737 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chicago State University?
150%-time completion rate: 15.49%.
First-year retention: 57.3%.
What do graduates of Chicago State University earn?
Median earnings: $33,805 six years after entry; $42,778 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $30,625.
57.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chicago State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (64 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (45 completions)
- Psychology, General (42 completions)
- Pharmacy (36 completions)
- Social Work (26 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (23 completions)
- Library and Information Science (21 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (20 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (19 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chicago State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 43.26%; completion rate 15.49%; median earnings $42,778 at 10 years; net price $12,335. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,754
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chicago State University was $12,754.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,335
2024 Value
In 2024 Chicago State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,335.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,340 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,335 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$51,016 4-Year Tuition
$11,550 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,704 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$106,816 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chicago State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
57.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
78.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Chicago State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Chicago State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,032 | $15,424 | $10,373 |
| 2014 | $9,846 | $16,806 | $11,125 |
| 2015 | $9,994 | $16,954 | $11,689 |
| 2016 | $10,252 | $17,212 | $13,016 |
| 2017 | $10,252 | $17,212 | $12,592 |
| 2018 | $10,163 | $17,123 | $11,365 |
| 2019 | $11,366 | $18,734 | $11,733 |
| 2020 | $11,204 | $11,204 | $12,681 |
| 2021 | $11,366 | $11,204 | $8,969 |
| 2022 | $12,018 | $12,018 | $6,916 |
| 2023 | $12,754 | $12,754 | $10,133 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
43.26% Acceptance Rate
9,458 Total Applicants
3,832 Students Admitted
223 First-Time Students Enrolled
5.82% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Chicago State University reported total enrollment of about 1,384 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (76.9%), Hispanic or Latino (9.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (5.9%). About 57.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
68.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chicago State University in 2024 is 1,384 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,891 students. Graduate enrollment is about 737 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 76.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.45% 100% Completion Time
15.49% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.45% of students graduating from Chicago State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 67% male / 33% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 40% male / 60% female
- Psychology, General: 21% male / 79% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Chicago State University.
Return on Investment
$30,625 Median Student Debt
$42,778 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
71.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
767.00% Return on Investment
7.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Chicago State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 64 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 45 completions
3. Psychology, General: 42 completions
4. Pharmacy: 36 completions
5. Social Work: 26 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 23 completions
7. Library and Information Science: 21 completions
8. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 20 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 19 completions
Most popular programs at Chicago State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chicago State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chicago State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,878
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $28,026
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chicago State University is a public institution located in Chicago, IL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,384 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (76.9%), Hispanic or Latino (9.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (5.9%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 43.26%. The 150%-time completion rate is 15.49%. Approximately 57.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Chicago, IL 60628-1598
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 15.49% graduation rate at Chicago State University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chicago State University located?
Chicago State University is located in Chicago, IL.
What is Chicago State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Chicago State University is 43.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,458 applicants and 3,832 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Chicago State University cost?
Reported tuition is $12,754 and average net price is $12,335 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,550 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chicago State University?
Chicago State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,891 students, Black or African American (76.9%), Hispanic or Latino (9.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chicago State University?
About 42.0% of students at Chicago State University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chicago State University earn?
Median earnings are $33,805 six years after entry and $42,778 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chicago State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 15.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Chicago State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $30,625.
Is Chicago State University public or private?
Chicago State University is a public institution located in Chicago, IL.
Is Chicago State University an HBCU?
No. Chicago State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chicago State University a tribal college?
No. Chicago State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chicago State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chicago State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.8%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Chicago, Illinois city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.