Chicago State University

Chicago, Illinois

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1867Large citySEVP certified

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 1960, 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.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$13,358
Estimated total for international students: US$23,493

Net price calculatorcsu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,384
Graduate students: 737
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 9 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 43%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 15%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$48,395

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (68)

Bachelor's degrees29 subjects

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees24 subjects

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeography and CartographyHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesLibrary Science and AdministrationManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematicsPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Educational Administration and Supervision

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Undergraduate certificates1 subject

Management Information Systems and Services

Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject

Geography and Cartography

Graduate certificates11 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer ScienceGeography and CartographyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsLibrary Science and AdministrationManagement Information Systems and ServicesRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSocial WorkStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.