What Chicago State costs
Chicago State University charges $12,754 a year in published tuition and fees, about $6,377 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $29,764 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $6,916 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Chicago State
For fall 2024, Chicago State University received 10,638 applications and admitted 4,602 students, and 173 enrolled as first-years.
What Chicago State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Chicago State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 42 |
| Business Administration and Management | 27 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 19 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 16 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 16 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 12 |
| Radio and Television | 7 |
| Sociology | 7 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Chicago State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois: about 5 miles away
- Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois: about 5 miles away
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois: about 8 miles away
- Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Illinois: about 11 miles away
- University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois: about 11 miles away
- Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois: about 11 miles away
Colleges like Chicago State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois: 3,982 undergraduates
- Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana: 5,484 undergraduates
- University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri: 6,817 undergraduates
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio: 8,969 undergraduates
- University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio: 9,770 undergraduates
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Lists that include Chicago State
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- Smaller Public Universities in the Midwest: 58 Compared
- Division I Colleges in the Midwest: 69 Compared
- Big-City Colleges in the Midwest: 44 Compared
FAQ
What is Chicago State University's acceptance rate? 43.3% for fall 2024: 4,602 of 10,638 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Chicago State University? $12,754 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Chicago State University? About 1,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Chicago State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Chicago State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Chicago State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
