Chicago State University

Chicago State University

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Pharmacy
  • Psychology
  • Public health
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Distance/online learning
  • Greek Life
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Applicants who are currently in high school or have earned a high school diploma and never attended college must submit the following:

  • Submit the $25 non-refundable application fee ($50 for International Applicants - Waivers are not accepted) or a Fee Waiver Request.
  • Official High School/GED transcript - Have a minimum un-weighted cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Official test scores results -OPTIONAL
  • Letter of Recommendation-OPTIONAL
  • Personal Essay-OPTIONAL

Transfer

Prospective Transfer Freshmen applicants who have earned less than 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of earned college-level coursework must also meet freshman requirements and submit the following to complete the admission application: 

  • Official college transcript(s) from each college or university attended
  • Official High School/GED transcript
  • Submit the $25 non-refundable application fee or fee waiver request form 
  • Official SAT/ACT scores-OPTIONAL
CSU offers guaranteed admissions to City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) students who complete an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science (AS) degree, enabling them to enroll in over 20 baccalaureate programs. Additionally, graduates with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) receive guaranteed admission specifically to Chicago State’s Early Childhood and Supply Chain Management programs.

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Additional Information

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Address

9501 South King Dr
Chicago, IL 60628, United States of America

Phone number

(773) 995-2513

Region

Midwest

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