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Chicago State University

Chicago, Illinois·Public, 4-year or above·Great Lakes·csu.edu
6-yr Graduation
15%
-29.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Total enrollment
2,238
peer median 3,793
Avg net price
$12,335
-$1.7k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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About

Chicago State University (CSU) is a public university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1867 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, it was established as the first teacher training school in Cook County. In 1949, the institution was divided into two branches with one eventually becoming Northeastern Illinois University. The state of Illinois began funding the institution in 1951 and assumed full control in 1965. CSU is a predominantly black (PBI) university.

Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

Applied
10,638
10,638 candidates competed
Admitted
4,602
43.3% acceptance rate
Enrolled
173
3.8% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
15%-29.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
4-year graduation
8%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
15%
Full-time retention
57%

Pell equity

12.8pp gap
Pell recipients
13%14 of 111
Non-Pell (all)
26%8 of 31
Subsidized loan, no Pell
33%1 of 3
No Federal Aid
25%7 of 28

Non-Pell students graduate at a 12.8-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

Of 70 Title IV programs, 10 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 60 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
70
Passing
10
14.3% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

70programs
  • Passing10 · 14.3%
  • No Data60 · 85.7%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
10
No data
60

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

10
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+28.2%
$79,288 vs $61,854
Biology General
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
+34.7%
$46,898 vs $34,808
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
+35.5%
$47,168 vs $34,808
Social Work
Master's Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
+42.2%
$65,619 vs $46,158
Sociology
Bachelor Degree · Social Sciences
+47.9%
$51,485 vs $34,808
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+52.8%
$53,181 vs $34,808
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor Degree · Security And Protective Services
+65.7%
$57,691 vs $34,808
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
+70.4%
$59,296 vs $34,808

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

10
Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration
First Professional Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
145%
$192,157 debt · $132,177 earn
Social Work
Master's Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
94%
$61,500 debt · $65,619 earn
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
83%
$65,784 debt · $79,288 earn
Sociology
Bachelor Degree · Social Sciences
67%
$34,500 debt · $51,485 earn
Biology General
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
66%
$31,000 debt · $46,898 earn
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
66%
$39,000 debt · $59,296 earn
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
65%
$30,821 debt · $47,168 earn
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
64%
$33,750 debt · $53,181 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Higher Learning Commission

Accredited since 1941Next review Aug 2033

Programmatic accreditations · 6

Action history · 15

  1. Aug 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
  2. Sep 2023Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Show Cause
    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
  3. Jun 2023Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed
    Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education · Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
  4. Apr 2023Renewal of Accreditation
    Higher Learning Commission
  5. Sep 2021Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Probation
    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$9,073
$30–48k$9,550
$48–75k$11,334
$75–110k$13,899
$110k+$28,427

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price
$12,335
-$1,692vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $14,027
Federal loans
78.1%
In-state tuition
$12,754
Out-of-state
$12,754

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

In AY 2024–25, 1,091 students received $6.0M in Pell grants, alongside $19.8M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
1,091
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$6.0M
$5,997,103 total
Direct Loans
$19.8M
2,039 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

1k
20
1k
21
1k
22
1k
23
1k
24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$2.6M
720 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$3.2M
683 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$6.3M
381 loan awards
Parent PLUS$601K
46 loan awards
Grad PLUS$7.1M
209 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 1,094 borrowers who entered repayment, 22 (2.0%) defaulted within three years below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
2.0%
-0.3pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
1,094
Defaulted
22
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
12.3%
2017
11.6%
2018
8.7%
2019
2.0%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Chicago State

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs61
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

425 total completions
01Education
8319.5%
02Computer Sciences
7517.6%
03Business
5112.0%
04Health Professions
4610.8%
05Psychology
409.4%
06Liberal Arts
378.7%
07Library Science
296.8%
08Security/Protective
286.6%
09Biological Sciences
235.4%
10History
133.1%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
2,238
12-mo unduplicated
2,821
Undergraduate
1,891
Graduate
930

Gender split

Men
30%843
Women
70%1,978

Race / ethnicity composition

Black
76.9%
Hispanic
9.8%
Unknown
5.9%
Non-resident
3.0%
White
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

Athletes
215
100 M · 115 W
Women athletes
53.5%
Athletic aid
$2.5M
Total student aid
Budget
$8.8M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$1.0M
$1.4M
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$68K
$63K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 7

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
48 M · 60 W
$1.1M
Soccer
32 M · 26 W
$893K
Basketball
19 M · 14 W
$2.5M
Golf
12 M · 6 W
$518K
Tennis
8 M · 9 W
$259K
Volleyball
· 10 W
$502K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 2,324 students

3-year trend

1.692 yrs ago2.591 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
10
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
6
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
1

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    2
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    2 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Data quality: 1 report was later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    Student-to-faculty
    9.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    147

    Chicago State vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Chicago State selected for federal comparison reporting.

    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectChicago State University
    15%2,238$12,335Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    32%99.2%2,901$12,980Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    75%22.7%3,793$20,723Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    48%100.0%2,654$13,540Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    34%58.1%3,377$8,683Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    39%91.7%5,725$4,904Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    48%83.6%4,002$16,114Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    50%89.2%4,104$16,715Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    21%48.3%4,397$12,329Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    57%58.8%4,386$17,997Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    27%2,704$14,838Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    52%87.5%3,707$19,216Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    44%75.3%4,732$14,027Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    43%88.6%5,113$16,732Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    44%62.2%8,214$15,291Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    30%98.7%2,384$13,286Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    55%81.3%2,733$14,164Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    38%78.7%3,187$13,868Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    26%95.9%3,586$8,109Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    52%85.9%4,628$9,833Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    42%84.5%3,794$6,420Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    52%4,666$15,360Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    26%3,531$8,522Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    47%98.1%3,722$17,237Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    54%81.4%4,588$16,721Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Peer group median44%84.5%3,793$14,027

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    Chicago State Institutional Research office

    The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

    Office
    Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research
    Phone
    (773) 995-2000
    Address
    9501 S. King Drive Chicago, IL 60628

    The Office collaborates with university administration and academic departments to support institutional decision making and student success at Chicago State University. The Office promotes the use of institutional data, analysis, and research for decision making in keeping with CSU's educational mission.

    Visit IR office page
    Team
    2 members
    • Ms. Taylor Palmer
      Senior Researcher
    • Dr. Jane Stout
      Director

    Reports & documents (5)

    Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

    Grants & funding (1)

    Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.

    Notable alumni of Chicago State (25)

    A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

    • James A. Banks
      Academia
    • Jack Dongarra
      Computer Science
    • LaTanya McDade
      Education
    • Cynthia Nance
      Law
    • Martin Ridge
      History
    • Mamie Till
      Activism
    • Deji Akindele
      Athletics
    • Darron Brittman
      Athletics
    • James "Chico" Hernandez
      Athletics
    • David Holston
      Athletics
    • Bob Janecyk
      Athletics
    • Willye White
      Athletics
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    Frequently asked questions about Chicago State University

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Chicago State.

    What is the graduation rate at Chicago State University?

    Chicago State University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 15% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Chicago State University?

    Chicago State University reports a total enrollment of 2,238 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Chicago State University?

    The average net price at Chicago State University is $12,335 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    What is the yield rate at Chicago State University?

    Chicago State University's yield rate is 3.8%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

    Where is Chicago State University located?

    Chicago State University is located in Chicago, Illinois 60628-1598.

    Who runs Institutional Research at Chicago State University?

    Chicago State University's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
    Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.

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