Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Chicago State University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Chicago State University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$12,754
Out-of-state tuition
$12,754
Average net price
$10,133
Last updated May 5, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Chicago State University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$30,454
4-year attendance
$121,816
4-year tuition
$51,016
4-year net price
$40,532
Chicago State University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $8,025 | $22,429 | $669/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,674 | $19,780 | $890/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,729 | $17,725 | $1,061/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,801 | $13,653 | $1,400/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $9,392 | $21,062 | $783/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Chicago State University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $105,786 | ~35 months |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $65,021 | ~57 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $63,393 | ~58 months |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $54,274 | ~68 months |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $49,879 | ~74 months |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $47,652 | ~77 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $35,049 | ~105 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $32,482 | ~113 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $31,389 | ~117 months |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $29,578 | ~124 months |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $28,643 | ~128 months |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $28,475 | ~129 months |
Interactive ROI calculator
Chicago State University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Chicago State University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
54.97%
Federal loan rate
61.31%
Median completer debt
$30,625
Median monthly payment
$325