Chicago State University
Chicago, IL, USA

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
31%
69%
Size of Town
Major city
In-State Students
80%
Out-Of-State Students
8%
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
23
Ethnicity
African American
73%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
9%
White
2%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
8%
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
82
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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Yes
On Campus Women's Center
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Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
15%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Cougars
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
55
Total Female Athletes
75
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
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Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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Yes
Campus emergency phones
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Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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Yes

What Students Are Saying

chicago state university is known for having exquisite food options. lunch and dinner are, probably, the meal times when the cafeteria shows off their best work. all food is inspected and processed for freshness.
Juan from Chicago, IL
food is fresh cooked right in front of your eyes and the price can be a little high sometimes but still will buy it. wish they could add a few more things.
Emmanuel from South Holland, IL
I love food it gives me eneregy
Elvis from ChicagoChicago, IL
There is a variety section of food, in the morning and in the afternoon.
Emmanuel from Chicago, IL
THE CHEFS IN OUR KITCHEN ARE THE BEST. OUR FOOD IS NOT ONLY GOOD BUT GOOD FOR YOU. THE DINING AREA IS ALWAYS CLEAN.
taneisha from Chicago , IL
The food most of time is great.
Amarachukwu from Homewood, IL
From what I have heard The Grill is the best place to eat.
Tyxie from Chicago, IL
Good
Andrea from Hazel Crest, IL
The cafeteria is open until late evenings. This school has great food selections, including healthy options. The dining area is modern and up to date with flat screen televisions extended from the ceiling.
LaDonna from Chicago, IL