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Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
Chicago State, a public university, was founded in 1867 as an experimental teacher training school. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Allied Health, Arts and Sciences, Business and Administration, Education, and Nursing. Its 152-acre campus is located in a residential neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
Web Site www.csu.edu/
Institution Type Public
Coeducational Yes
Undergraduate Students 3,912
Women 2,783 (71.1%)
Men 1,129 (28.9%)
Graduate Students 1,299
ADMISSION
Entrance Difficulty Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate 30% of 5,517 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission
Deadline Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA 3.03
SAT Math Not reported
SAT Critical Reading Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
ACT Composite 19 average
17-20 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Essay X
Extracurricular Activities X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance In-state: $26,181
Out-of-state: $34,881
Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,758
Out-of-state: $20,458
Room and Board $8,723
Average Percent of Need Met 42%
Average Freshman Award $11,457
Average Indebtedness of
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 269
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 27% of classes
10-19 students: 33% of classes 20-29 students: 32% of classes 30-39 students: 7% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Chicago Population 2,714,856
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing 28% of freshmen, 6% of all students
Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I
Mascot Cougar
Sororities Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.6% Asian
76.9% Black/African-American 6.9% Hispanic/Latino
2.6% White 13.0% Unknown
International Students 3.9% from 23 countries
First-Year Students Returning 53.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 2.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended
Units
English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 3
Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History
Academic Electives 2
Examinations
Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office SAT or ACT Required Not reported SAT Only
ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Use of SAT/ACT
Essay Not reported
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Address 9501 South King Drive
City, State, Zip Chicago, IL 60628
Phone (773) 995-2513
Fax
E-mail ug-admissions@csu.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
Application Dates and Fees
Regular AdmissionDeadline Rolling
Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission
Notification Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission No set date
Waiting List Used No
Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted
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Application Form
Common Application Accepted Universal College
Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available
Other Application Requirements
Interview Required
Essay or Personal
Statement Required for some freshmen Letters of
Recommendation Other
Financial Need
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X
Ethnicity X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate 30% of 5,517 applicants were admitted
Women 31% of 3,508 applicants were admitted
Men 28% of 2,009 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled 770 (47%) of 1,653 admitted students enrolled
Women 534 (49%) of 1,084 admitted students enrolled
Men 236 (41%) of 569 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 % Score of 600 - 700 % Score of 500 - 600 % Score of 400 - 500 % Score of 300 - 400 % Score of 200 - 300 %
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA 3.03
3.75 and Above 5%
3.50 - 3.74 7%
3.25 - 3.49 8%
3.00 - 3.24 13%
2.50 - 2.99 24%
2.00 - 2.49 17%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite 19 average
17-20 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 0%
Score of 24 - 29 8% Score of 18 - 23 58% Score of 12 - 17 34% Score of 6 - 11 Not reported Score of 5 or Below Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class RankNational Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance In-state: $26,181 Out-of-state: $34,881 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,758
Out-of-state: $20,458
Room and Board $8,723
Books and Supplies $1,800
Other Expenses $3,900
Payment Plans Credit card, deferred payment
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
E-mailWeb Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application DeadlineAward Notification Begins Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid Federal and InstitutionalMethodologies
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001694 Free
Institution's own form
PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 226 (96.2%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 226 (100.0%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 225 (99.6%) of applicants with
financial need Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met 42%
Average Award $11,457
Need-Based Gift Received by 216 (96.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,681
Need-Based
Self-Help Received by 224 (99.6%) of aidrecipients, average amount $1,923
Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 2,703 (94.9%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 2,701 (94.8%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 2,697 (99.9%) of applicants with
financial need Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met 40%
Average Award $11,606
Need-Based Gift Received by 2,496 (92.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,724
Need-Based
Self-Help Received by 2,667 (98.9%) of aidrecipients, average amount $1,818
Merit-Based Gift Not reported
Merit-Based Gift 22 (.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,931
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Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 88%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $29,731
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid 3.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans
State Loans Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based
Available Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas
Physical Sciences
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Physical Sciences Creative Arts/
Performance Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Music, Journalism/Publications Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas Leadership Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Leadership Special Characteristics
Award Areas Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
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Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from
On-Campus Employment
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Academic Calendar System Semester
Summer Session Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
African-American/Black Studies Art/Art Studies, General
Bilingual and Multilingual Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General
Computer Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General
Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General
General Studies Geography
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Mathematics, General
Music Teacher Education Music, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physical Therapy/Therapist Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General
Public Health Education and Promotion Radio and Television
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Most Popular Disciplines Liberal arts/general studies, Business/marketing, Psychology, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None
Special Programs Double major, Honors program, Independent study,
Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships
Study Abroad Offered
Online Degrees Not reported
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Required
Foreign Language Required
Math/Science Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty 269
Part-Time Faculty 97
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 39%
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 27% of classes
10-19 students: 33% of classes 20-29 students: 32% of classes 30-39 students: 7% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 458,117
Computing
Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus 75
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction Offered
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education, Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Education
Master's Programs of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Computer Science
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice and Criminology Early Childhood Education Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Elementary Education
English
Foundations and Philosophy of Education Geographic Information Systems Geography
Higher Education History Library Science Mathematics
Middle School Education
Multilingual and Multicultural Education Nursing--General
Occupational Therapy Physical Education Public Health--General Reading Education Secondary Education Social Work Special Education
Vocational and Technical Education Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education, Doctor of Pharmacy
Doctoral Programs of Study
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Higher Education Pharmacy
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LOCATION AND SETTING
Chicago Population 2,714,856 Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Environment Very large city
Campus Size 161 acres
Weather
Temperature 12.9 average low in January, 79.6 average high in September
Rain 125 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus MapNearest Airport 35 mile(s) from campus in Chicago
Nearest Bus Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Chicago Nearest Train Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Chicago
HOUSING
College Housing College offers housing to students
Types of Housing Coed dorms
Students in College Housing 28% of freshmen, 6% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 94%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service Offered
Personal Counseling Offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I
Mascot Cougar
School Colors Green and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sport
WOMEN MEN
Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given
Baseball x x
Basketball x x x x
Cross-Country Running x x x x
Golf x x x x
Tennis x x x x
Track And Field x x x x
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles,radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station Sororities
Fraternities
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 3,912
Women 2,783 (71.1%)
Men 1,129 (28.9%)
Full-Time Undergraduates 2,498
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.6% Asian
76.9% Black/African-American 6.9% Hispanic/Latino
2.6% White 13.0% Unknown
International Students 3.9% from 23 countries
Average Age 31
All Graduate Students 1,299
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning 53.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 2.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years 11.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years 19.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported
Average Starting Salary Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported
Disciplines Pursued Not reported
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