Chicago State University's in-state sticker price was $23,493 a year in 2024-25 (College Scorecard). In-state students with federal aid paid $7,273 on average after grants; families earning under $30,000 paid $7,266.
What does Chicago State University cost?
$7,273 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $23,493.
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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$7,266
$30,000–$48,000
$5,793
$48,000–$75,000
$6,137
$75,000–$110,000
$13,863
over $110,000
$8,093
Sticker
$23,493
All with aid
$7,273
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is close to the in-state $13,358, so these prices are a fair guide from any state.
These are Chicago State University's in-state prices; out-of-state students usually pay more and get less aid.
Aid and debt
63%
of undergrads get a Pell Grant, the federal grant for lower-income students.
$18,194
average grant for students who got aid.
75%
of undergrads take a federal loan.
$29,308
median federal debt at graduation.
Questions people ask
How much does Chicago State University cost for a family earning $25,000?
In-state families earning under $30,000 paid $7,266 a year on average after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $23,493. Your own price depends on your family's finances; Chicago State University's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
How much does Chicago State University cost for a family earning $40,000?
In-state families earning $30,000–$48,000 paid $5,793 a year on average after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $23,493. Your own price depends on your family's finances; Chicago State University's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
How much does Chicago State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid $6,137 a year on average after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $23,493. Your own price depends on your family's finances; Chicago State University's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
