Chicago State University
Chicago, IL, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
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100
47%
Acceptance Rate
4,805
Students Applied
171
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionApril 1
Spring Regular DecisionSeptember 1
Other March 1
Test Optional
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No
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
80%
Out-Of-State Students
8%
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
23
42%
Submitting ACT
79%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
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36
Average SAT Composite: 958
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
330
75th
453
Reading
25th
420
75th
510
3.20
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
110
$30k - $48k
31
$48k - $75k
15

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 773-995-2513
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

do not be nervous when coming to chicago state. always get to class on time. make friends with your peers, and with the staff.
Juan from Chicago, IL
chicago state do not cost as much as other top colleges and a lot of students get more help with their work to help them move on.
Emmanuel from South Holland, IL
Learn Hard
Ask your professor if you have any difficulties
Practice what you learn
Teach somebody about what you learned
Elvis from ChicagoChicago, IL
Have a decided major already.
Shop for books online rather than the book store.
Visit professors during OFFICE HOURS when you need help.
Go to tutoring, they really do help
Emmanuel from Chicago, IL
THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE IS VERY HELPFUL. DON'T WORRY ABOUT EDUCATION COSTS THEY'LL FIND A WAY FOR YOU TO ATTEND HER. EVERYONE ON CAMPUS WANTS YOU TO SUCCESSED IF YOU NEED HELP JUST ASK.
taneisha from Chicago , IL
Study hard and get acquainted with some of the staff. Make sure you have a studying schedule and try not to procrastinate.
Amarachukwu from Homewood, IL
Read, get organized and start a file on yourself.
Andrea from Hazel Crest, IL
Focus hard to take adequate notes and stay focused on your lesson when attending Chicago State. Take advantage of late afternoon courses for those deep sleepers. ;-)
LaDonna from Chicago, IL