More selective than 90% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose CSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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CSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 43% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 41% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is CSU compared with other Illinois colleges?
CSU has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Northwestern University | 8% | 95% | $29,167 |
| 3 | Methodist College | 39% | 20% | $41,787 |
| 4 | Illinois Wesleyan University | 39% | 75% | $28,199 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 42% | 85% | $14,355 |
| 6 | Chicago State University | 43% | 15% | $12,335 |
| 7 | Principia College | 44% | 74% | — |
| 8 | Judson University | 48% | 60% | $18,558 |
| 9 | Governors State University | 48% | 22% | $12,329 |
| 10 | Quincy University | 51% | 45% | $20,359 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at CSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
CSU admissions questions
What is the CSU acceptance rate?
Chicago State University accepts 43% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,832 of 9,458 applicants were admitted.
Does CSU require the SAT or ACT?
Chicago State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at CSU?
6% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (223 of 3,832).
Is CSU getting harder to get into?
Chicago State University accepted 43% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 41% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Chicago State University overview