Chicago State University Acceptance Rate
Chicago, Illinois · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,458
- Admitted
- 3,832
- Yield
- 5.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Chicago State University's acceptance rate has risen from 30% in 2014–15 to 40.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,517 to 9,458 (+71%) over that period.
Its 40.5% rate makes Chicago State University more selective than about 89% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 94%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (46.8% for women vs 30.7% for men, a 16.1-point gap). Chicago State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 5.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,517 | 1,653 | 30% | 282 |
| 2015–16 | 5,883 | 1,246 | 21.2% | 199 |
| 2016–17 | 2,571 | 1,488 | 57.9% | 295 |
| 2017–18 | 1,396 | 1,087 | 77.9% | 140 |
| 2018–19 | 3,236 | 1,060 | 32.8% | 157 |
| 2019–20 | 3,126 | 1,980 | 63.3% | 191 |
| 2020–21 | 4,151 | 1,927 | 46.4% | 163 |
| 2021–22 | 4,805 | 2,281 | 47.5% | 168 |
| 2022–23 | 7,404 | 3,592 | 48.5% | 173 |
| 2023–24 | 9,458 | 3,832 | 40.5% | 223 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,714 | 2,673 | 46.8% |
| Men | 3,585 | 1,100 | 30.7% |
| Unknown | 159 | 59 | 37.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Chicago State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Chicago State University's acceptance rate?
Chicago State University's acceptance rate is 40.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,832 admitted of 9,458 applicants).
Is Chicago State University test optional?
Chicago State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Chicago State University?
Chicago State University received 9,458 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,832.
Is Chicago State University getting harder to get into?
Chicago State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 30% in 2014–15 to 40.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.csu.edu/.