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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Source: Wikipedia