C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Chicago State University Chicago, IL Chicago State, a public university, was founded in 1867 as an experimental teacher training school. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Allied Health, Arts and Sciences, Business and Administration, Education, and Nursing. Its 152-acre campus is located in a residential neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. Web Site www.csu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 3,912 Women 2,783 (71.1%) Men 1,129 (28.9%) Graduate Students 1,299 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult 30% of 5,517 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.03 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 19 average 17-20 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $26,181 Out-of-state: $34,881 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,758 Out-of-state: $20,458 Room and Board $8,723 Average Percent of Need Met 42% Average Freshman Award $11,457 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $29,731
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 269 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 27% of classes 10-19 students: 33% of classes 20-29 students: 32% of classes 30-39 students: 7% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Chicago Population 2,714,856 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are not guaranteed housing 28% of freshmen, 6% of all students NCAA Division I Cougar STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 53.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 2.5% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.6% Asian 76.9% Black/African-American 6.9% Hispanic/Latino 2.6% White 13.0% Unknown 3.9% from 23 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 9501 South King Drive City, State, Zip Chicago, IL 60628 Phone (773) 995-2513 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification ug-admissions@csu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Accepted Interview Required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for some freshmen Electronic Application Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 % Score of 600-700 % Score of 500-600 % Score of 400-500 % Score of 300-400 % Score of 200-300 % 30% of 5,517 applicants were admitted 31% of 3,508 applicants were admitted 28% of 2,009 applicants were admitted 770 (47%) of 1,653 admitted students enrolled 534 (49%) of 1,084 admitted students enrolled 236 (41%) of 569 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.03 3.75 and Above 5% 3.50-3.74 7% 3.25-3.49 8% 3.00-3.24 13% 2.50-2.99 24% 2.00-2.49 17% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 8% Score of 18-23 58% Score of 12-17 34% Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below 19 average 17-20 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $26,181 Out-of-state: $34,881 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,758 Out-of-state: $20,458 Room and Board $8,723 Books and Supplies $1,800 Other Expenses $3,900 Payment Plans Credit card, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Award Notification Begins Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 001694 Free Institution's own form PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 42% 226 (96.2%) of freshmen 226 (100.0%) of applicants 225 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $11,457 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 216 (96.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,681 Received by 224 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,923 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 40% 2,703 (94.9%) of undergraduates 2,701 (94.8%) of applicants 2,697 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $11,606 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 2,496 (92.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,724 Received by 2,667 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,818 22 (.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,931
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 88% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $29,731 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 3.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Physical Sciences Physical Sciences Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music Art/Fine Arts, Music, Journalism/Publications Leadership Leadership
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors African-American/Black Studies Art/Art Studies, General Bilingual and Multilingual Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General General Studies Geography Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General History, General International/Global Studies Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Mathematics, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physical Therapy/Therapist Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Health Education and Promotion Radio and Television Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Liberal arts/general studies, Business/marketing, Psychology, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 269 Part-Time Faculty 97 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 39% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 27% of classes 10-19 students: 33% of classes 20-29 students: 32% of classes 30-39 students: 7% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 458,117 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 75 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education, Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Education Master's Programs of Study Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Computer Science Counselor Education Criminal Justice and Criminology Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Elementary Education English Foundations and Philosophy of Education Geographic Information Systems Geography Higher Education History Library Science Mathematics Middle School Education Multilingual and Multicultural Education Nursing--General Occupational Therapy Physical Education Public Health--General Reading Education Secondary Education Social Work Special Education Vocational and Technical Education Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Education, Doctor of Pharmacy Doctoral Programs of Study Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Higher Education Pharmacy
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Chicago Population 2,714,856 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Very large city Campus Map Nearest Airport 35 mile(s) from campus in Chicago Campus Size 161 acres Nearest Bus Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Chicago Weather Nearest Train Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Chicago Temperature 12.9 average low in January, 79.6 average high in September Rain 125 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms Students in College Housing 28% of freshmen, 6% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 94% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Cougar Green and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 3,912 Women 2,783 (71.1%) Men 1,129 (28.9%) Full-Time Undergraduates 2,498 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 31 All Graduate Students 1,299 Yes 0.6% Asian 76.9% Black/African-American 6.9% Hispanic/Latino 2.6% White 13.0% Unknown 3.9% from 23 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 53.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 2.5% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 11.7% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 19.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015