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Chicago State University

CSU

Chicago, Illinois 60628-1598

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Known for psychology — close-knit campus

Chicago State University is a public institution in Chicago with particular strength in psychology and business.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

17% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,778 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,133.

Established
1867
Motto
Responsibility
Mascot
Southside T. Cougar
Type
Public university
Conference
Northeast Conference
Division
Division I
41%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,414Students
10:1Student:Faculty
17%Grad Rate
$42,778Earnings 10yr
$10,133Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate40.5%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,754
Tuition (out-of-state)$12,754
Room & Board$11,550
Books & Supplies$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance$30,454
Average Net Price$10,133
Median Debt at Graduation$30,625
Monthly Payment (10yr)$325

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,025
$30–48K$10,674
$48–75K$12,729
$75–110K$16,801
$110K+$9,392

Programs (66)

Student Body

Undergrads
1,414
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
55%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 76%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate17.0%
Freshman Retention46.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,805
8 Years$40,125
10 Years$42,778

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,800
Men
$44,400

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