CSU Tuition & Fees Report
How Much Does Chicago State University Cost?
Are the tuition & fee charges at Chicago State University reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on CSU costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
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How Much Does CSU Charge for Tuition?
$11,204 In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,204 Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
The average tuition and fees at Chicago State University for undergraduates was $11,204 a year in 2020-2021. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition & Fees | $7,488 | $3,716 | $11,204 |
Chicago State University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Chicago State University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
How Do CSU Tuition & Fees Compare to Other Schools?
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Chicago State University compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $11,204 for out-of-state students. Students do not receive any discounts for living in Illinois.
The chart below shows how CSU compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Chicago State University Financial Aid.
CSU Tuition & Fees Five Year Projection
CSU tuition and fees have grown about -10.26% annually for the past five years. Tuition grew by -13.40%, and fees grew by 1.74%. This school year, students can expect to pay $9,022 if the growth keeps up.
For two years of academic instruction, your cost will end up being $17,119 for two years and $30,905 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at CSU.
Don't Ignore Cost Increases
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References
- National Center for Education Statistics
Annual Costs
Undergraduate Tuition
Chicago State University tuition is $7,488 per year for in-state residents. This is 0% more expensive than the national average public four year tuition of $7,460. The cost is 72% cheaper than the average Illinois tuition of $26,581 for 4 year colleges. Tuition ranks 3rd in Illinois amongst 4 year colleges for affordability and is the 69th most expensive 4 year college in the state. If attending from out-of-state, the tuition is $7,488 which represents a 0% premium.
The school charges an additional fees of $3,716 in addition to tuition bringing the total effective in-state tuition to $11,204.
Housing Costs
On campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $8,724 per academic year. Students electing to live off campus elsewhere in Chicago should budget at least this amount.
Books and Supplies
The estimated annual cost for books and supplies is $1,800.
Other Living Expenses
If living on-campus, students should budget for $4,451 in additional living expenses. Off-campus students should budget for $4,451 in other miscellaneous living expenses.
Total Costs
The total tuition and living expense budget for in-state Illinois residents to go to CSU is $26,179 for the 2020/2021 academic year. Out-of-state students who don't have Illinois residence can expect a one year cost of $26,179.
Citation: Price data from the U.S. Department of Education's 2020 IPEDS survey response for Chicago State University and represent reported costs for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Costs and Tuition for Chicago State University| Illinois Resident Total Budget | $26,179 |
| In-State Tuition | $7,488 |
| Other Fees | $3,716 |
| Room and Board | $8,724 |
| On-Campus Other Budget | $4,451 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Non-Resident Total Budget | $26,179 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $7,488 |
| Other Fees | $3,716 |
| Room and Board | $8,724 |
| On-Campus Other Budget | $4,451 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
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What it Really Costs
Depending on many factors including student and parent income and assets, the total cost of attendance may be less than the $26,179 published price if scholarship or grant aid is made available to you.
Net Price
The net out-of-pocket total cost you end up paying or financing though student loans is known as the net price. The reported CSU net price for in-state students is $8,637* for the 2019/2020 academic year. This net price includes housing and meal expenses.
Pell Grants and other Grant Aid
93% of Chicago State University students received grant aid in 2019/2020. The average total aid amount was $13,381. 74 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2019/2020 was $5,559. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Chicago State University, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Net Price and Financial Aid for Chicago State University| Average Annual Net Price | $8,637* |
| Percent of Students Receiving Grant Aid | 93% |
| Average Total Grant Aid | $13,381 |
| Percent of Students Receiving Pell Grants | 74% |
| Average Amount of Pell Grant Aid | $5,559 |
Average Net Price for In-State Students by Family Income
The average net total cost of attendance for different levels of family income after federal, state or local government, institutional grant and scholarship aid are awarded. Data last published for the 2019/2020 academic year.
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,685 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,183 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,678 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | n/a |
| $110,000+ | n/a |
Average Financial Aid Mix - $26,179 In-State Total Cost
CollegeCalc has estimated typical coverage of the annual in-state tuition and living expenses of $26,179. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.
Grants and Scholarships
62% - $13,381
Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, Chicago State University or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.
Federal Loans
24% - $5,229
Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.
Out of Pocket
14% - $3,118
Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.
*Reported Average Annual Net Price for in state students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's Academic Year 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.
Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.
Tuition Comparison to Similar Public Colleges in the Region
| Purdue University Calumet Campus | 9.9% less expensive |
| Purdue University North Central Campus | 9.9% less expensive |
| University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | 8.1% more expensive |
| University of Wisconsin Whitewater | 12.9% less expensive |
| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | 1.4% more expensive |
Cost of a Degree
When considering ability to pay for college, the annual cost is often discussed but it's the "all in" multi-year degree cost which matters in the end. Let's take a look at what it could really cost for four years at Chicago State University.
Estimated 4 Year Cost at Published Tuition
At the current published rates, an estimated total tuition, fees and living expense price for a 4 year bachelor's degree at CSU is $104,716 for students graduating in normal time. This methodology for estimating the 4 year cost is a straight multiple of the most recent reported annual total cost and does not factor in tuition increases during the time you're in school. It also assumes you receive no grant or scholarship aid and pay the full list price.
A potentially more accurate but less conservative estimate of a degree cost can be made by using the school's annual $14,797 in-state net price as the basis. Applying this cost over 4 would estimate the cost of a degree at $59,188**
If you end up on the "five year plan" and need an additional year to graduate, your five year cost could be as high as $130,895 or $73,985 using an average net price.
**Based on a 4 year multiple of Average Annual Net Price for in state students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.
Other Costs
Estimated Cost Per Semester
Most colleges don't charge students on an annual basis but instead require payment semester by semester. If you ever need to take an additional semester of classes to complete you degree you shouldn't have to pay for a full academic year. These our estimated costs for a semester at Chicago State University.
| Illinois Resident Tuition Per Semester | $3,744 |
| Illinois Resident Total Cost Per Semester | $13,090 |
| Non-Illinois Resident Tuition Per Semester | $3,744 |
| Non-Illinois Resident Total Cost Per Semester | $13,090 |
Cost Per Credit Hour and Cost for a Class
Some schools offer the ability to take single classes by paying on a per credit hour basis. The reported price per credit hour and estimated cost for one class at Chicago State University are as follows. Per credit costs are for reference only as many schools will not allow students to pay by credit hour.
Cost per credit hour and per class at Chicago State University| Price per credit hour for out of state residents | $312 |
| Cost for one class for out of state residents (3 credit hours) | $936 |
| Cost for one class for out of state residents (4 credit hours) | $1,248 |
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Student Loans and Debt
The second consideration after understanding the cost of college is determining how to finance it. Some students are fortunate enough to have some form of family financial assistance, but student loans end up financing a significant portion of higher education in the U.S. 78% of Chicago State University students receive U.S. Federal Student Loans with an average annual Federal Loan aid amount of $5,229.
Example Loan Payments and Costs
How much are student loan payments for Chicago State University? Obviously this varies based on a number of factors - offsetting financial aid you receive, percentage of fee you pay upfront while enrolled and the interest rate on your loans. We've modeled a sample student loan based on current Stafford loan rates to give you an approximate idea.
The following are the costs for a loan if you borrowed $59,188, 100% of the estimated average net price for a four year program and paid nothing while enrolled. The total of all payments including interest would sum $71,002.09. This could be your effective total out of pocket cost of an education at Chicago State University. Note that this calculation assumes you don't pay full list price tuition, are part of the reported 93% of students at this school who receive financial aid and you are paying an average annual net price of $14,797. If you do not financially qualify for a reduced net price, your student loan payments could be significantly higher than this example. Use our Chicago State University student loan calculator below to change loan assumptions and recalculate.
Student loans are not free money and must be repaid. You cannot dismiss student loans by via bankruptcy.
Chicago State University Student Loan Payments| Monthly Loan Payment | $591.68 |
| Amount Borrowed | $59,188.00 |
| Interest Rate | 3.73% |
| Term | 10 years |
| Number of Monthly Payments | 120 |
| Total Interest Cost | $11,814.09 |
| Sum of All Payments over 10 years | $71,002.09 |
Affording Student Loan Payments and Post Graduation Salary
Can I afford to attend CSU? In the end, the answer comes down a determination if you will earn enough to comfortably pay back a student loan with your post graduation salary. This is an extremely important point to consider. In order to afford student loan payments and still meet all your other costs of living, it is recommended not to borrow more than you can pay back using 10% of your monthly income earned after graduation. If you're considering attending Chicago State University, you need to carefully consider if it will be realistic to make the post graduation loan payments based on your expected salary.
Using the 10% of salary threshold, an annual income of $71,002.09 would be needed to afford a $591.68 monthly payment in the example $59,188.00 loan modeled above. You will need to determine if it is at all realistic that you will be earning this type of salary after graduation. This assumes a loan payback over 10 years. You can change the terms of this example loan using the student loan calculator below.
Estimated Future Cost and Expected Tuition Increase
What will it cost to send your child to Chicago State University in the future? In the past four years, this school's published in-state tuition and fee total rose from $7,056 to $7,488. This amounts to an average annual price increase of 1.2%. Nationally, university tuition prices are rising around 5% per year. Looking out five, ten, fifteen or eighteen years, these are CollegeCalc's estimates how much you could expect to pay for a 4 year degree assuming tuition increases at the national average rate. Estimated future prices are based on the current in-state 4 year cost of $104,716.00. Use the college savings plan calculator below to perform a more comprehensive analysis on future costs and how much you will need to save for Chicago State University.
| Estimated Cost in 5 years for students enrolling in 2027 | $36,002 | $144,009 |
| Estimated Cost in 10 years for students enrolling in 2032 | $45,949 | $183,796 |
| Estimated Cost in 15 years for students enrolling in 2037 | $58,644 | $234,575 |
| Estimated Cost in 18 years for students enrolling in 2040 | $67,888 | $271,550 |
Tuition History
What was tuition at CSU five, ten, fifteen or twenty years ago? Hop into our time machine and take a look. Pay attention to how aggressive the school has been with price increases in the past as it provides indication as to how the school may raise tuition in the next few years. Historical tuition and fees for all available data years back to 1987 follows.
| 2012 | $6,648 | $13,248 | 8.2% |
| 2011 | $6,145 | $12,766 | -23.2% |
| 2010 | $8,006 | $14,063 | 1.1% |
| 2009 | $7,922 | $14,470 | 13.3% |
| 2008 | $6,990 | $12,934 | 6.6% |
| 2007 | $6,558 | $12,006 | 4.2% |
| 2006 | $6,295 | $11,200 | 6.9% |
| 2005 | $5,888 | $10,478 | 34.4% |
| 2004 | $4,382 | $10,767 | 16.1% |
| 2003 | $3,774 | $9,239 | 8.6% |
| 2002 | $3,474 | $8,442 | 7.5% |
| 2001 | $3,231 | $7,959 | 3.7% |
| 2000 | $3,117 | $7,697 | 8.7% |
| 1999 | $2,868 | $7,253 | 14.9% |
| 1998 | $2,496 | $6,660 | 3.1% |
| 1997 | $2,420 | $6,464 | 3.6% |
| 1996 | $2,336 | $6,272 | 2.9% |
| 1995 | $2,270 | $6,074 | 3.3% |
| 1994 | $2,198 | $5,894 | 17.7% |
| 1993 | $1,868 | $5,204 | 4.7% |
| 1992 | $1,784 | $4,952 | 2.3% |
| 1991 | $1,744 | $4,854 | -2.2% |
| 1990 | $1,784 | $4,952 | 21.2% |
| 1989 | $1,472 | $4,136 | 29.1% |
| 1988 | $1,140 | $3,408 | -6.6% |
| 1987 | $1,220 | $3,380 |
Calculators
Use the calculators below to formulate a college savings plan for Chicago State University or model a student loan.
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Plan and Save for College
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Estimate Loan Payments
Modify the loan assumptions to fit your financial situation and likely tuition price. Then calculate your payoff and loan payments for a Chicago State University student loan.
About Chicago State University
Chicago State University is a four year public college located in Chicago, Illinois. Full time enrollment is 1,584 and part time is 1,060. Learn more about getting accepted at Chicago State University at CollegeSimply.
Students attending this school may pursue both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
AddressChicago State University
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, Illinois
60628-1598
//www.csu.edu
For Profit / Not For Profit Status
Chicago State University is a public not for profit institution. Public schools often represent the best value for your education dollar, especially when students qualify for in-state tuition.
Chicago State University cost and financial aid data source: U.S. Department of Education //nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144005 IPEDS survey data. Data last updated February 2022 and reflects academic year 2020/2021 costs reported by the school.