Chicago State University



95th St At King Dr
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-2000
Website: www.csu.edu
Location: Great Lakes
Calendar: Semester

Overview

Get a snapshot of Chicago State University with this general overview, ncluding student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.

About Chicago State University

Chicago State University, in Chicago, Illinois is a historically black college founded in 1867 as Cook County Normal School. The institution, which began as a teacher training school and originally operated out of a railroad freight car, grew and changed over the years to become a comprehensive liberal arts institution and a fully accredited public university in 1971.

Chicago State University includes the colleges of Arts and Science, Business, Education, Pharmacy, and Health Science, as well as a School of Graduate and Professional Studies. The university offers many baccalaureate and master's degree programs as well as a Doctorate of Education. This historically black college offers sponsored internship experiences where students can combine theory and practice, and also publishes the Illinois Schools Journal, a professional journal for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary educators.

School Characteristics

Student Population: 6,835
Type: Public
Tuition: $5,888
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None

Test Scores & GPA

Average GPA: GPA Unavailable
Average ACT: 18
Average SAT: Not Available

School Profile

Total Enrollment: 6,835
Retention Rate: 57%
Graduation Rate: 14%

School Accreditation

National: Yes
Regional: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Comm.
Federal: Yes

Male / Female Enrollment

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Total Enrollment

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The data on this page is from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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