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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
5,667
Total Undergrads
Including 1,839 Part-time
544
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 21 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
70% Women
30% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AAA

Great West Conference

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

5
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $55,189)
5
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $37,733)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 21 35 - -
Baseball 25 - - -
Basketball 15 10 - -
Golf 8 7 - -
Tennis 6 9 - -
Volleyball - 14 - -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.6%
Black/non-Hispanic 77.7%
Hispanic 6.5%
Non-resident alien 0.4%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 4.2%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 9.5%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 3
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 7
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Juan from Chicago, IL
  • 5
  • “the living courters have a at-home feel to them. there is always something going on on campus. with the busses from the chicago transit authority stopping at the main entrance…”

  • Jan-30-2012 » Read More
  • Shanelle from Chicago, IL
  • 4
  • “like myself i stay in the residence hall at chicago state university, and it is a great experience. they have mentors for extra help, and even counselors for advice.…”

  • Feb-09-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 1
  • Stephanie from Chicago, IL
  • Mar-10-2013 I am a current student here

    The university is in the process of changing vendors for cafeteria. The current contract is about to expire and we are looking for a separate entity that can provide better and healthier services.

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  • 3
  • Natalie from Lake Station, IN
  • Oct-11-2012 I am a past student here

    The food at Chicago State is okay. The cafeteria is not very big and it gets very crowded at times. Many times, students will eat off campus.

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  • 3
  • Cree from Chicago, IL
  • Sep-23-2012 I am a current student here

    If you don't like the food in the cafe, there are restaurants all over the city that are quick to get too.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • taneisha from Chicago , IL
  • Mar-28-2013 I am a current student here

    THEIR IS ALWAYS GREEK WEEKS POSTED. YOU WILL FIND ALL YOUR SORORITIESAND FRATERNITIES RIGHT HERE. DON'T THINK YOU HAVE TO GO DOWN SOUTH TO PLEDGE YOUR LOYALTY.

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  • 0
  • Drea from Chicago, IL
  • Jan-08-2013 I am a current student here

    You find out a lot about Greek life by talking to members. They do a lot, they just don't advertise about it all.

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  • 0
  • Nette from Chicago, IL
  • Jul-31-2012 I am a current student here

    On campus there are The Divine 9 and other organizations that were founded after them. I wish there were more organizations outside of D9 on campus to attract interests who want more variety

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