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Chicago State University, sometimes referred to as CSU, is a state university founded in 1867. There are over 6,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in this university. Apart from distance learning and teacher certification programs, CSU offers a wide array of courses in arts, sciences, technology, education, criminal justice, healthcare, music and business management studies. There are more than 30 different undergraduate degree programs, and a number of master degrees provided by the university.
CSU sports teams are called the Cougars and the official colors are evergreen and white. The CSU wrestling and basketball team have won a number of national championships over the years.
The Chicago State University has several well known alumnus with names like Grammy award-winner Kanye West; Dr. Margaret Burroughs, a noted author; Shondra Harris, the first female president of Uribe, Jamaica; restaurateur David Blackmon; and many famous athletes.
Chicago State is in a large city, in Chicago, Illinois. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Chicago State earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, education and teaching, and liberal arts.
Chicago State does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 47% were accepted.
Some professors at Chicago State are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 7,131 students (5,119 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Chicago State are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Many students at Chicago State are part-timers. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Chicago State belong to the Mid-Continent Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Chicago State University
95th St at King Dr
Chicago, IL 60628
General Phone: (773) 995-2000
Admissions Phone: (773) 995-2513
Financial Aid Phone: (773) 995-2304
http://www.csu.edu
Chicago State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 360 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, political science, library science, history, Spanish language, creative writing, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 322 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, physical education teaching, multilingual education, reading teaching, secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Business And Management | 105 | business management, fashion merchandising |
| Therapy And Counseling | 82 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 25 | registered nursing |
| Science | 21 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | occupational therapy, parks and recreation management |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Media | 9 | radio and television |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | health service and sciences |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical records admin |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | industrial tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Chicago State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 699 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 356 | 22 |
In 2005, Chicago State had a total enrollment of 7,131 students (5,119 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 78% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 94% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Chicago State offers campus housing for 350 of its 5,119 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,969 | 1,401 | 47% | 451 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (773) 995-2513
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,295 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,155 |
| Room and board | $ 6,212 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,300 |
Financial Aid:
Chicago State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 169400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (773) 995-2304
Chicago State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $100,760 | 5 | $97,481 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $86,349 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $78,042 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $100,760 | 13 | $88,074 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $71,456 | 18 | $70,978 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $61,884 | 37 | $57,295 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $53,318 | 45 | $52,866 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 37 | $32,145 | 33 | $35,540 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $55,538 | 133 | $52,250 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | short term | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | 52 | 117 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 23 | 32 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chicago State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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