2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$4,846

Net Price

47%

Admitted

7%

Enrolled

21%

Graduation Rate

10/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Chicago State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,366. In 2021, there were 107 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #46 in Illinois and ranks #1306 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master

Psychology Graduates

107

Total Enrollment

2,366

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Chicago State University

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#46

Illinois Rank

Combining ranking factors for 53 schools that offer psychology degrees in Illinois, Chicago State University ranks #46.

#1306

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Chicago State University ranks #1306.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Chicago State University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and Counseling Psychology. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and Social Work are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSPG CERTMA
Counseling and Applied Psychology214
Counseling Psychology214
General Psychology53
Social Work22
Total Graduates53450
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 4,805 students applied to the Chicago State University. The university admitted 47% and 7% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Illinois universities is 7,762. On average, all Illinois institutions admit 71% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Chicago State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 41%. Compared to all Illinois four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.

The overall graduation rate for Chicago State University is 21%, compared to 57% for all Illinois universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 209%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare CSU to Illinois Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Chicago State University to the average of all Illinois four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

CSU

4,805

Applicants

47%

Percent Admitted

7%

Percent Enrolled

41%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

21%

Graduation Rate

IL Colleges

7,762

Applicants

71%

Percent Admitted

26%

Percent Enrolled

72%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 155 or 71% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 64 or 29% part-time faculty members employed at Chicago State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 155 or 71%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

CSU

10 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

71%

Percent Full-Time

29%

Percent Part-Time

71%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

IL Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

51%

Percent Full-Time

49%

Percent Part-Time

49%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Chicago State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,488, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,800.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $5,850 and the average cost for graduate fees is $3,878.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Chicago State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Chicago State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$8,724
On-Campus Living Expenses$4,451
Total Living Expenses$13,175
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$7,488
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,800
Total Undergraduate Expenses$22,463
In-State, Graduate Tuition$5,850
In-State, Graduate Fees$3,878
Total Graduate Expenses$9,728
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Chicago State University is $4,846. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Chicago State University to all Illinois universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

CSU

$22,463

Cost to Attend

$13,625

Average Financial Aid

95%

Percent Receiving Aid

$4,846

Net Price

IL Colleges

$38,884

Cost to Attend

$15,853

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$16,618

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 137 or 95%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,019 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $13,625.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,019$13,625
Pell Grants756$6,155
Federal Student Loans867$8,928
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Chicago State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

CSU

1,019

Grant or Scholarship Aid

39%

Grants or Scholarships

756

Number of Pell Grants

29%

Pell Grants

867

Federal Student Loans

33%

Federal Student Loans

IL Colleges

3,454

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

1,580

Number of Pell Grants

24%

Pell Grants

1,665

Federal Student Loans

25%

Federal Student Loans

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