Chicago State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2612 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #731 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #669 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #9 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #1359 of 2,091 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 49%
- Undergraduates
- 1,450
- Graduates
- 867
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- csu.edu
Chicago State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Chicago State University has an acceptance rate of 49% and is among the top 14% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 42% | 52% |
| Applicants | 7,404 | 2,624 | 4,745 |
| Admissions | 3,592 | 1,099 | 2,478 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 154 | 61 | 93 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 19 | 8 | 11 |
982 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
419 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1592 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 212 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 176 (8%) |
| White | 124 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 122 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 41 (2%) |
| Asian | 41 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $15,891
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,656 | $5,976 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,656 | $5,976 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,656 | $11,679 |
| Fee in-district | $4,362 | $4,362 |
| Fee in-state | $4,362 | $4,362 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,362 | $4,362 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 250 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,724 |
| Room charge | $7,800 |
| Meal charge | $6,000 |
Chicago State University majors
Chicago State University has granted 301 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 180 master's across 22 programs, and 60 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Chicago State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 56 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 35 | 10 | |
| Computer Science | 10 | 34 | |
| Psychology, General | 42 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 24 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 24 | ||
| General Studies | 20 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 17 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 17 | ||
| Social Work | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | 7 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 11 | ||
| Radio and Television | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | 4 | |
| Library and Information Science | 9 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | 5 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 5 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Public Health, General | 4 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 2 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 301 | 180 | 60 |
Chicago State University has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 26% | 28% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Chicago State University has published 2,019 scientific papers with 36,660 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14 | 223 |
| 1992 | 17 | 231 |
| 1993 | 14 | 212 |
| 1994 | 13 | 213 |
| 1995 | 18 | 204 |
| 1996 | 16 | 212 |
| 1997 | 14 | 238 |
| 1998 | 14 | 233 |
| 1999 | 23 | 220 |
| 2000 | 17 | 248 |
| 2001 | 18 | 246 |
| 2002 | 21 | 333 |
| 2003 | 17 | 312 |
| 2004 | 27 | 320 |
| 2005 | 13 | 392 |
| 2006 | 30 | 357 |
| 2007 | 37 | 479 |
| 2008 | 27 | 479 |
| 2009 | 45 | 572 |
| 2010 | 46 | 645 |
| 2011 | 59 | 712 |
| 2012 | 56 | 796 |
| 2013 | 78 | 1024 |
| 2014 | 92 | 1185 |
| 2015 | 96 | 1218 |
| 2016 | 75 | 1600 |
| 2017 | 65 | 2022 |
| 2018 | 81 | 2388 |
| 2019 | 77 | 2846 |
| 2020 | 76 | 3013 |
| 2021 | 114 | 3124 |
| 2022 | 122 | 2929 |
| 2023 | 106 | 2817 |
Chicago State University alumni
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Bola Tinubu
- Occupations
- politicianaccountant
- Biography
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Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu is a Nigerian politician who is the 16th and current president of Nigeria. He was the governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, and senator for Lagos West in the Third Republic.
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Mary Alice
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
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Mary Alice Smith, known professionally as Mary Alice, was an American television, film, and stage actress. Alice was known for her roles as Leticia "Lettie" Bostic on the sitcom A Different World (1987–1989) and Effie Williams in the 1976 musical drama Sparkle, and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her recurring role on the series I'll Fly Away. Alice also performed on the stage, and received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her appearance in the 1987 production of August Wilson's Fences.
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Jack Dongarra
- Occupations
- engineercomputer scientistmathematicianuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Jack Joseph Dongarra is an American computer scientist and mathematician. He is the American University Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of Tennessee. He holds the position of a Distinguished Research Staff member in the Computer Science and Mathematics Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Turing Fellowship in the School of Mathematics at the University of Manchester, and is an adjunct professor and teacher in the Computer Science Department at Rice University. He served as a faculty fellow at the Texas A&M University Institute for Advanced Study (2014–2018). Dongarra is the founding director of the Innovative Computing Laboratory at the University of Tennessee. He was the recipient of the Turing Award in 2021.
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Michael Colyar
- Occupations
- film actoractor
- Biography
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Michael K. Colyar is an American actor, comedian, entertainer, voiceover artist, television/radio personality, and author.
General info
| Alternative names | CSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | You...Greater |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | August to July (August - December; January-May; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 528 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 9501 S. King Drive Chicago, Illinois, 60628-1598 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 7739952000 |