Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,496
Graduate Enrollment: 864
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 47.47%
Male/Female: 30% / 70% (2017)
First generation college students: 42.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.7% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 80.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 53.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 38.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 29.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 2.1%
Black: 72.5%
Hispanic: 9.4%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 4.8%
Unknown race: 8.0%
Black: 72.5%
Hispanic: 9.4%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 4.8%
Unknown race: 8.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $21,945
In-State tuition: $11,366Out-of-State tuition: $11,204
Estimated books and supplies: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,724 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,451 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,724 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,451 (2022)
Average Family Income: $33,355 (2017)
Median Family Income: $15,134 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 51.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $30,625 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $325 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $7,896 |
| $30k-48k | $9,532 |
| $48k-75k | $12,433 |
| $75k-110k | $0 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 5%6-year graduation rate: 21%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $30,625 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,735 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 26.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 34.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 47.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 16.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 17.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,284 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,410 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 20 | $38,434 | $337 | $25,231 ($2,103) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 41 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 10 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | $53,774 | $398 | $43,053 ($3,588) | $41,758 ($3,480) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 17 | $54,000 | $395 | $49,005 ($4,084) | |
| Master's Degree | Library Science and Administration. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | $39,223 | $273 | $43,524 ($3,627) | |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 59 | $39,075 | $327 | $26,688 ($2,224) | $35,893 ($2,991) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 12 | $49,879 ($4,157) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 43 | $32,974 | $299 | $33,356 ($2,780) | $42,025 ($3,502) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $620 | |||
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 12 | $755 | $49,755 ($4,146) | $56,222 ($4,685) | |
| Master's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Geography and Cartography. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 19 | $38,087 | $331 | $36,366 ($3,031) | $37,689 ($3,141) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 6 | $54,274 ($4,523) | |||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 80 | $2,177 | $75,681 ($6,307) | $129,114 ($10,760) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 30 | $699 | $63,353 ($5,279) | $73,404 ($6,117) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 24 | $51,937 | $361 | $61,518 ($5,127) | $81,928 ($6,827) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 68 | $42,394 | $323 | $38,066 ($3,172) | $45,591 ($3,799) |
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $76,239Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $7,525,689 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $9,731,021 (2022)