About Chicago State University

Chicago State University Highlights 

College Info

Chicago State University (CSU) was established as the Cook County Normal School in 1867 owing to the visionary efforts of John F. Eberhart. Initially, it used to be a teacher's college at Blue Island. The institute was moved to Englewood in 1869. Eventually, it came under the control of the Chicago Board of Education and became Chicago Normal School in 1897. The institution was renamed as Chicago Normal College in 1913 and many new buildings were built on the campus. In 1938, it was renamed as Chicago Teachers College (CTC). In 1950, Northeastern Illinois University was established as a branch of CTC and in the next year, the State of Illinois started funding CTC. In 1967, it became Chicago State College and was given its existing name in 1971.

Chicago State University Rankings

• #119 Regional Universities Midwest - US News & World Report 2021

Top Program at CSU

Program	Tuition Fee (in USD)
MBA	11,602/ semester
MS Biological Sciences	11,602/ semester
MS in Computer Science	11,602/ semester
Master of Occupational Therapy	175/ credit
Master of Public Health	175/ credit
Master of Nursing	100/ credit

Chicago State University International Student Admissions

Chicago State University welcomes international applications for enrolling in undergraduate and graduate programs. The graduate applications are accepted around the year. However, students are requested to meet the deadlines to avoid delay in admissions. On the other hand, undergraduate admissions are accepted in Fall, Spring, and Summer. The admission process for international students is done online. Besides, all applicants must fulfill the additional requirements as posed by the university which are as mentioned below.

How to apply Chicago State University?

Application Portal: Applicants must submit their application via the common app. They must later submit a downloadable international packet

Application Fee: 30 USD

Biasc Admission Requirements: International applicants are required to fulfill the mentioned requirements to be eligible for seeking admission to Chicago State University. These are as follows:

• Official high school/ secondary academic transcripts and certificates translated in English by a credential translator
• Foreign Credential Evaluator
• Official SAT and ACT scores for undergraduate admissions
• GPA of 2,50 to 7.0
• Letters of Recommendation
• Professional CV or Resume
• Statement of purpose (Essay)
• Certification of sponsorship
• Bank statement/ Official letter from the bank
• Students can send the admission documents to Chicago State University to the following address for graduate program admission:
• Office of Graduate & Professional Studies

Chicago State University
9501 S King Dr., ADM 200
Chicago, IL 60628.

Chicago State University English Proficiency Test Scores

International freshmen and transfer applicants are required to present TOEFL, IELTS scores to demonstrate English proficiency. The minimum scores required as mentioned by the university are as follows:

Test	Scores
TOEFL (PBT)	525
TOEFL (CBT)	195
TOEFL (iBT)	69
IELTS	7.0

Chicago State University Highlights

Type of School	Public
Establishment Year	1867
Location	Chicago, Illinois
Campus Setting	Urban
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Acceptance Rate	63%
Graduation Rate	17%
Student-Faculty Ratio	12:1
Total Enrollment	3,000+
Cost of Attendance	36,481 USD
Website	https://www.csu.edu/

Chicago State University Annual Cost to Attend

Fee	Cost
Illinois Resident Tuition	$7,488
Books and Supplies	$1,800
Other Fees	$3,878
Room and Board	$8,724
Budget for Other Expenses	$4,451
Total One Year Cost	$26,341

 

Fee	Cost
Out of State Resident Tuition	$14,856
Books and Supplies	$1,800
Other Fees	$3,878
Room and Board	$8,724
Budget for Other Expenses	$4,451
Total One Year Cost	$33,709