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Chicago State University

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Chicago State University: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Chicago State University is a public university in Chicago, Illinois, and it suits students who want to study at a predominantly black university in a large U.S. city. It does not publish a detailed programme list in the information available here, so check the official website to see whether it matches your subject area.

  2. What you can study

    Chicago State University is described as a public university in Chicago, Illinois. The programme catalogue is not published in the information available here, so confirm the current subject areas and degree options on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s official website for the application route, entry requirements, deadlines, and any document or visa-related steps. The admissions office should also confirm how it assesses previous qualifications and whether any additional materials are required for your chosen course.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current international tuition directly with the admissions office. Living costs in Chicago will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated in the information available here, so confirm that on the official website before you apply. If you are moving from abroad, check the admission requirements, tuition for international students, visa paperwork, and whether your chosen programme is currently open to international applicants.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so Chicago State University is one option within a very large national system. Its defining feature in the available information is that it is a public, predominantly black university in Chicago, which may matter more to applicants looking for that setting than to those comparing schools by programme list, since the subject catalogue is not published here.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Chicago State University

Is Chicago State University public or private?

It is a public university.

Where is Chicago State University located?

It is in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Does Chicago State University publish a tuition fee range here?

No. Confirm the current tuition with the admissions office.

What type of university is Chicago State University?

It is described as a predominantly black university.

Overview

Chicago State University (CSU) is a public university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1867 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, it was established as the first teacher training school in Cook County. In 1960, the institution was divided into two branches with one eventually becoming Northeastern Illinois University. The state of Illinois began funding the institution in 1951 and assumed full control in 1965. CSU is a predominantly black (PBI) university.

Programs at Chicago State University

58 programs across 1 study levels.

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Arts, Design & Architecture

Art

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Life Sciences

Biology

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Science

Chemistry

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Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

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Social Sciences & Psychology

Criminal Justice

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Music & Performing Arts

Music

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Medicine & Health Sciences

Nursing

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Medicine & Health Sciences

Pharmacy

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🎓 Full Time
Science

Physics

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Social Sciences & Psychology

Psychology

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Medicine & Health Sciences

Public Health

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🎓 Full Time
Social Sciences & Psychology

Sociology

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🎓 Full Time
Languages & Linguistics

Spanish

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🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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