by our College Data Analytics TeamAre 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:
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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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