Chicago State University

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Getting in

Admit rate

43%About 4 in 10 applicants get in.Source: College Scorecard

Test policy

Test-blindScores are not considered, even if you send them.Source: College Scorecard

SAT (middle 50%)

Not reportedSource: College Scorecard

ACT (middle 50%)

Not reportedSource: College Scorecard

What it really costs

Most families pay less than the sticker price. Net price is what's left after grants and scholarships.

Average net price

$7,273full-time first-years who got grant aidSource: College Scorecard

Total cost of attendance

$23,493sticker price incl. housing, per yearSource: College Scorecard

Tuition, in-state

$13,358Source: College Scorecard

Tuition, out-of-state

$13,358Source: College Scorecard

After you enroll

Graduation rate

15%first-time, full-time students finishing within 6 yearsSource: College Scorecard

Came back for year two

57%full-time first-year studentsSource: College Scorecard

Median earnings

$48,39510 years after starting, for students who got federal aidSource: College Scorecard

Median debt at graduation

$29,308federal loans, students who finishedSource: College Scorecard

Students

Undergraduates

1,384Source: College Scorecard

Receive Pell grants

65%a sign of economic diversitySource: College Scorecard

First-generation students

42%parents didn't go beyond high schoolSource: College Scorecard

Similar schools

Similar, and easier to get into

• Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA — admits 79%
• Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA — admits 98%
• Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS — admits 92%
• Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL — admits 75%

Also worth a look

• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR — admits 41%
• University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA — admits 29%
• Coppin State University Baltimore, MD — admits 46%
• Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK — admits 65%
• Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA — admits 51%
• Governors State University University Park, IL — admits 48%