Chicago State University

www.csu.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,488

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$8,637

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.71%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

46.4%

4,151 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

2,644

59.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

16.7%

41 Graduates

About

Chicago State University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Chicago State University were General Psychology (66 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees), and Registered Nursing (38 degrees).

In 2020, 610 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chicago State University. 70% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (379 degrees), 5.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chicago State University is $7,488, which is $−15,042 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Chicago State University is $7,488, which is $−15,042 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,637.

In 2020, 85% of undergraduate students attending Chicago State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,488

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Chicago State University was $7,488. The cost of tuition at Chicago State University is $−15,042 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Chicago State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,637

2020 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Chicago State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,637. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Chicago State University grew by 12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chicago State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,724

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chicago State University was of $8,724 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Chicago State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Chicago State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 7.59% with respect to 2019, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chicago State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.71%

2018 Default Rate

109

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Chicago State University was 8.71%, which represents 109 out of the 1251 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Chicago State University received 4,151 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 32.8% annual growth. Out of those 4,151 applicants, 1,927 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,644 students enrolled at Chicago State University in 2020, and 79% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Chicago State University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.46%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,927

Accepted Out of 4,151

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chicago State University was 46.4% (1,927 admissions from 4,151 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 63.3%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 32.8%, while admissions declined by −2.68%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Chicago State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

79%

Submission Percentage

128

Scores Submitted

79% of enrolled first-time students at Chicago State University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Chicago State University has a total enrollment of 2,644 students. The full-time enrollment at Chicago State University is 1,584 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,060. This means that 59.9% of students enrolled at Chicago State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chicago State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.6% Black or African American, 6.85% Hispanic or Latino, 5.48% White, 2.65% Asian, 2.46% Two or More Races, 0.378% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.151% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Chicago State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.06%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (41.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (13.1%) and White Female (7.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chicago State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,644 students. The full-time enrollment at Chicago State University is 1,584 and the part-time enrollment is 1,060. This means that 59.9% of students enrolled at Chicago State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chicago State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chicago State University was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Chicago State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chicago State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
1,840
Hispanic or Latino
181
White
145

The enrolled student population at Chicago State University is 69.6% Black or African American, 6.85% Hispanic or Latino, 5.48% White, 2.65% Asian, 2.46% Two or More Races, 0.378% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.151% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 238 students (9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 244 more women than men received degrees from Chicago State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chicago State University is black or african american (379 degrees awarded). There were 5.12 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Chicago State University is General Psychology (66 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees) and Registered Nursing (38 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Chicago State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (95 degrees awarded), Library Science (2 degrees), and Protective Services (38 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chicago State University are Social workers, all other (249,862 people), Other managers (186,055 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (167,148 people), Police officers (140,933 people), and Postsecondary teachers (140,191 people).

The most specialized majors at Chicago State University are Psychology (95 degrees awarded), Library Science (2 degrees), Protective Services (38 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), and Physical Sciences (12 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chicago State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining, and Chief executives & legislators

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chicago State University are Elementary & secondary schools (471,770 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (380,558 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (322,429 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (294,708 people), and Individual & family services (233,103 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chicago State University.

Most Common

General Psychology
66 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
48 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Chicago State University was General Psychology with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Chicago State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

183

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

427

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Chicago State University, which is 0.429 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (427).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chicago State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Chicago State University in Pharmacy, which is 0.967 times less than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 50 degrees were awarded to women at Chicago State University in General Psychology, which is 3.13 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 4% of students graduating from Chicago State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Chicago State University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.88% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
379 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
74 degrees awarded
Unknown
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chicago State University is black or african american (379 degrees awarded). There were 5.12 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

8.69% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
291 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
88 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chicago State University is black or african american female (291 degrees awarded). There were 3.31 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (88 degrees).

Operations

Chicago State University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.53M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $321k (4.27%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Chicago State University had a total salary expenditure of $111M. Chicago State University employs 59 Assistant professors, 50 Associate professors, and 48 Professors. Most academics at Chicago State University are Female Assistant professors (38), Male Professors(30), and Male Associate professors (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chicago State University are: Management, with 70 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 69 employees, and Service with 66 employees.

Endowment

$7.53M

2020 Endowment

24%

growth from 2019

Chicago State University has an endowment valued at about $7.53M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Chicago State University grew 24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Chicago State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.75M - Federal
$284k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Chicago State University received $5.75M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $284k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$50.9M

2020 Salaries

0.871%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Chicago State University paid a median of $50.9M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($111M) and a 0.871% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.47% growth from 2018 and a 8.53% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.4M

Instructional Salaries

191

Number of Employees

In 2020, Chicago State University paid a total of $14.4M to 191 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

59 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chicago State University were Assistant professor with 59 employees; Associate professor with 50 employees; and Associate professor with 48 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chicago State University were Management with 70 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 69 employees; and Service with 66 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chicago State University was Female Assistant professor with 38 employees, Male Professor with 30 employees, and Male Associate professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Chicago State University.