- Acceptance rate: 43% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $9,852 a year (2022–23)
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Chicago State University reported an acceptance rate of 43% for fall 2024.
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Chicago State University GPA requirements
Chicago State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Chicago State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Chicago State University acceptance rate
Chicago State University admitted 4,602 of 10,638 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 43%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Chicago State University is a public 4-year university in Chicago, Illinois, with 1,501 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Chicago State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
Chicago State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Chicago State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $9,852 a year at Chicago State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Chicago State University?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Chicago State University admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into Chicago State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Chicago State University admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Chicago State University look for?
Chicago State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Chicago State University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Chicago State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Chicago State University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How important is GPA for getting into Chicago State University?
A lot: Chicago State University requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Chicago State University?
Chicago State University's acceptance rate was 43% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,602 of 10,638 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Chicago State University?
Yes. Chicago State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Chicago State University consider legacy status?
Yes. Chicago State University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Chicago State University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Chicago State University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Chicago State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $9,852 a year at Chicago State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Chicago State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Chicago State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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