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Chicago State University is a public institution located in Chicago, IL. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Chicago State University Rankings

CSU is featured in these rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #29 of 29 State — Illinois
Overall Quality #140 of 143 Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality #802 of 885 Nationwide

Where Is Chicago State University?

Location of Chicago State University

Contact details for CSU are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628-1598
Phone: 7739952000
Website: www.csu.edu/
Admissions: www.csu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.csu.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into CSU?

You can apply to CSU online at: www.csu.edu/admissions/howtoapplynow.htm

CSU is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CSU

This is what CSU looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into CSU?

CSU has an acceptance rate of 43%, making it moderately selective. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 4% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at CSU vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 3,813 1,188 31%
Women 6,780 3,411 50%

Can I Afford Chicago State University?

The average net price after aid at CSU is $10,133. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $8,040
In-State Fees $4,714
Out-of-State Tuition $8,040
Out-of-State Fees $4,717
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $12,754
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $12,757

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 10% of students at CSU receive some form of financial aid (144 students).

Approximately 81% of students at CSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,207 per student.

58% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,406.

Student Loan Debt

78% of CSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,735 per year.

Chicago State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,095 students enrolled at CSU. CSU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,414 undergraduate students at CSU, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at CSU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Chicago State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of CSU Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 15
Black or African American 1,011
Hispanic 128
White 35
American Indian/Alaska Native 8
Non-Resident 41

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CSU are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of CSU Students
State First-Time UG Students
Illinois 121
Texas 8
Indiana 6
New York 5
Florida 3

Additionally, approximately 2.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Chicago State University Graduate Student Diversity

829 of CSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CSU, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at CSU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Chicago State University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at CSU
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 25
Black or African American 450
Hispanic 72
White 122
American Indian/Alaska Native 2
Non-Resident 119

Online Learning at Chicago State University

CSU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

783 undergraduate students at CSU took at least one online class — of those, 169 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 183 students took at least one online class and 197 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Chicago State University

CSU offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CSU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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