Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois · Public
Chicago State University admitted 41% of 9,458 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 17% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Chicago State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- June 1, 2027
The application fee is $25 ($50 for international applicants), and Chicago State University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Chicago State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $31,704 in-state and $31,704 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $9,852 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Chicago State University’s acceptance rate?
Chicago State University admitted 41% of applicants: 3,832 of 9,458 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Chicago State University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due June 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Chicago State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 ($50 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Chicago State University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does Chicago State University have supplemental essays?
No. Chicago State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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