by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Chicago State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Chicago State University ran $12,754 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $4,714; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 |
| Fees | $4,714 |
| Total | $12,754 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Chicago State University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Chicago State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Chicago State University is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Chicago State University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Chicago State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,488 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,656 |
| One Year Ago | $8,040 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,040 |
The chart here shows how tuition at CSU has changed across the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.46%, putting next year’s cost near $13,323.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,323 |
| In 2 Years | $13,917 |
| In 3 Years | $14,538 |
| In 4 Years | $15,186 |
| In 5 Years | $15,863 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $56,964.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Chicago State University, go to the Chicago State University Financial Aid page.
