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Chicago State University

Chicago State University

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.

Overview of Chicago State University

Chicago State is in a large city, in Chicago, IL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Chicago State earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, education and teaching, and liberal arts.

Chicago State Selectivity

Chicago State does not admit all applicants.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Chicago State, in 2007, had 6,810 students (4,895 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Chicago State.

Student Life

Many students at the school are part-timers. Athletic teams at Chicago State belong to the Independent Great Lakes Region for major sports.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Chicago State

Chicago State University
95th St at King Dr
Chicago, IL 60628
General Phone: (773) 995-2000
http://www.csu.edu

Chicago State Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts310general studies, sociology, library science, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, economics, ...
Education And Teaching228elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, reading teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, special ed, curriculum and instruction, ...
Therapy And Counseling80psychology, counseling psychology, physical therapy
Nursing And Emergency Medicine57registered nursing
Business And Management54business management, fashion merchandising
Security And Law Enforcement48criminal justice and safety
Science41biology, chemistry, physics
Mathematics25mathematics
Family And Social Work18social work
Media15radio and television
Computer Science And Engineering11computer science
Art Studies8art studies
Medical Administration4medical records admin, public health education
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy3occupational therapy, parks and recreation management
Medical Support And Technology1health service and sciences
Music1music
Hospitality0hospitality management

Number of programs and degrees for Chicago State in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree62839
Master's degree27122
Postbaccalaureate certificate52
Doctor's degree01

Chicago State Student Body

In 2007, Chicago State had a total enrollment of 6,810 students (4,895 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men31%
Women63%
Full-Time83%
Part-Time17%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate71%
Graduate29%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White10%
Black78%
Hispanic7%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1911%
20-2111%
22-2415%
25-2919%
30-3412%
35-3910%
40-4913%
50-648%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois93%
(International Students)1%
Indiana1%
Wisconsin1%
Texas1%
Missouri1%

Chicago State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time31 %

Chicago State Room and Board (2007)

Chicago State offers campus housing for 340 of its 4,895 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.

Chicago State Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,3031,31357%44834%
Men60934056%13740%
Women1,69497357%28129%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1721
ACT Math1619
ACT Composite1820

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT88%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Chicago State Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 7,730
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,850
Room and board$ 6,752
Books and supplies$ 1,800
Other expenses$ 3,300

Financial Aid:
Chicago State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 169400)

Chicago State Faculty

Chicago State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured9377
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3039
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3144

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year10$100,0866$91,300
Associate professorcalendar year4$102,6905$95,890
Assistant professorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year15$99,44212$92,647

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year40$79,59119$79,312
Associate professoracademic year41$66,80431$62,760
Assistant professoracademic year27$56,42653$58,209
Lectureracademic year30$35,20642$39,060
All faculty totalacademic year138$61,611145$56,401

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Chicago State Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballIndependent Great Lakes Region
BaseballIndependent Great Lakes Region
TrackIndependent Great Lakes Region

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total5947106
Basketball131427
Baseball26026
Track81321
All Other Sports122032

Chicago State Degree Programs (2007)

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

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

MEDIA
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Public Health Education and Promotion

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

MUSIC
Music, 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
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

Chicago State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Chicago State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Chicago State % of degrees in mathematics
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%Chicago State % of degrees in liberal arts
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Chicago State Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Chicago State Minority % of student body
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Chicago State Number of students
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Chicago State Female % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Chicago State % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Chicago State Number of degree programs
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Chicago State % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Chicago State % of degrees in education and teaching
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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