Acceptance Rate
41%
Enrollment
1,414
Graduation Rate
17%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,778
Retention Rate
47%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,754
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,754
Avg Net Price
$10,133
Room & Board
$11,550
Total COA
$30,454
Median Debt
$30,625
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$8,025
$30,001–48,000
$10,674
$48,001–75,000
$12,729
$75,001–110,000
$16,801
$110,001+
$9,392
Pell Grant Rate: 55%
Federal Loan Rate: 61%
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Sticker Price$24,304
Estimated Net Price$10,133 (avg)
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Chicago State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
17%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,778
Retention Rate
47%
Median Debt
$30,625
Top Programs
Psychology
19.3%
Business & Marketing
16.3%
Criminal Justice
12.5%
Health Professions
10.6%
Education
6.1%
Social Sciences
6.1%
Biology
4.6%
Computer Science
3.4%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
1.9%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 66 | $35,893 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 48 | $45,591 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 38 | $81,928 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 36 | $49,005 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 26 | $42,025 |
| Sociology | 25 | $37,689 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 21 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 20 | $41,758 |
| Biology, General | 19 | $43,524 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 12 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 11 | $54,274 |
| Computer Science | 7 | — |
| Chemistry | 7 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — |
| Physics | 5 | — |
Demographics
Men 31%Women 69%
White
2.8%
Black
76.2%
Hispanic
7.0%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More
2.1%
International
4.0%
Application Info
Deadlines
EA2025-12-01
REA2026-06-01
App Fee (Domestic)$25
App Fee (International)$50
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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