Chicago State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Chicago State University?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Chicago State University was $8,040 for both Illinois and out-of-state students, plus $4,717 in required fees. Together, those published charges total $12,757 before housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $12,757.
• Reported room and board figure: $17,777; an individual housing and meal arrangement may cost differently.
• Reported books and supplies figure: $4,600; actual course-material expenses depend on classes and purchasing choices.

These components should not be mistaken for a personalized bill or combined with figures from a different academic year without checking how each was calculated. Graduate tuition differs by residency: reported full-time in-state graduate tuition was $6,282, while out-of-state graduate tuition was $12,150, with required graduate fees reported separately. Current university billing schedules are the appropriate source for a new entrant's exact charges.

Financial aid can make the amount a student pays substantially different from published charges. Federal aid may include Pell Grants and loans; eligible Illinois residents may also qualify for the state's Monetary Award Program, while CSU scholarships have their own criteria. Completing the FAFSA is a central step for applicants seeking federal and many other forms of aid. Reported aid data show that 99% of students received some form of financial aid, but receiving aid does not mean costs are fully covered: 78% had student loans. For families with annual incomes of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $9,550. Net price is an average cost after grant aid, not a guaranteed award or the same thing as a student's remaining cash balance.

What are the work-study opportunities at Chicago State University?

Chicago State University students may seek part-time employment alongside their studies, including Federal Work-Study positions if they qualify. Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned through an eligible job; it is not an automatic payment credited in full at the start of a term.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and ask CSU's financial aid or student employment office how positions are posted and whether an award is required before applying. Ordinary campus jobs can have different funding and eligibility rules. Hours, pay, and position availability depend on the employer and the student's circumstances.

For longer-term career planning, CSU reports services such as individual counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job listings, employer recruitment, and career fairs. Those services can support a search for internships or postgraduation work, but access to career services should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.