Chicago State University
Chicago State University is one of the twelve public 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in an urban area, in Chicago.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,101 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 140 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 85 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 61%). Every year 13% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Chicago State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,056, and fees were $3,196. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,016 and $3,196 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students3,101 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 3 | 20 |
Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1941 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1981 - Current |
Admission
78%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 840 to 1078 |
ACT | 16 to 20 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $294/credit | |
In State Students | $294/credit | |
Out of State Students | $584/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $310/credit | |
In State Students | $310/credit | |
Out of State Students | $599/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $13,230 | $13,230 | $26,280 |
ADN | 70 | $20,580 | $20,580 | $40,880 |
BSN | 125 | $36,750 | $36,750 | $73,000 |
FNP | 50 | $15,500 | $15,500 | $29,950 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Chicago State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 72% | $5,336 |
Other Federal Grant | 18% | $2,234 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 42% | $3,387 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $8,110 |
Federal Student Loans | 87% | $5,751 |
Private Loans | 1% | $10,000 |
$11,141
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$11,560 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,487 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,981 |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,029
Undergrads
1,072
Graduates
2,069
Women
1,032
Men
63%
Full-time
37%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
67% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
White |
7% |
Non-resident alien |
7% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Asian |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.