Chicago State University Description:
Chicago State University is a public institution located in the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1867 as a teacher training school housed in a leaky railroad car, today Chicago State is a mid-sized master's-level university. Undergraduates can chose from 36 bachelor's degree programs. At the graduate level, the university offers 22 master's and two doctoral degree programs. Among undergraduates, psychology and professional fields such as business, nursing, education, and criminal justice are all popular. Chicago State University In athletics, the Chicago State University Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I Great West Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 38%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: 420 / 485
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 17 / 20
- ACT English: 16 / 21
- ACT Math: 16 / 20
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 6,882 (5,280 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 28% Male / 72% Female
- 68% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $8,558 (in-state); $14,654 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,800 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,222
- Other Expenses: $3,900
- Total Cost: $22,480 (in-state); $28,576 (out-of-state)
Chicago State University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%
- Chicago State Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 91%
- Loans: 85%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $8,418
- Loans: $6,045
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Nursing, Psychology
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 53%
- Transfer Out Rate: 28%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 4%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 21%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Chicago State University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.csu.edu/news/missionvisioncorevalues.htm
"Chicago State University (CSU) is a public, comprehensive university that provides access to higher education for students of diverse backgrounds and educational needs. The university fosters the intellectual development and success of its student population through a rigorous, positive, and transformative educational experience. CSU is committed to teaching, research, service and community development including social justice, leadership and entrepreneurship."
