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  • CHICAGO, IL
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Chicago State University

#663 in Best Colleges in America
    How to Apply
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A minus
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B+
    Chicago State is an above-average public university located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,086 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Chicago State acceptance rate is 46%. Popular majors include Psychology, Business, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 16% of students, Chicago State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,400.
    csu.edu
    9501 S. KING DRIVE
    CHICAGO, IL 60628
    About Chicago State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Western Athletic Conference
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    Chicago State Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    46%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    750-1030
    ACT Range
    15-19
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    csu.edu/admissions/howtoapplynow.htm

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $8,637 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $13,381 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    6:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Psychology
      53 Graduates
    • Business
      42 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      37 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      32 Graduates
    • Nursing
      26 Graduates
    • Radio and Television
      18 Graduates
    • Sociology
      15 Graduates
    • Biology
      13 Graduates
    • Medical Records Administration
      10 Graduates
    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
      8 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      49%
    • On Campus
      43%
    • Online
      7%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,086 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    599
    Undergrads Over 25
    51%
    Pell Grant
    74%
    Varsity Athletes
    15%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $33,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    16%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
    National
    83%
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