Division I · Northeast Conference
Chicago State University · Cost & aid
Chicago, IL · City · Public · Master's university · the Cougars · Website ↗
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$31,704
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$9,852
Average net price
top 10% for affordability in Division I
$1.4M
Athletic aid, women's
$11,463 per roster spot
$1M
Athletic aid, men's
$8,624 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $31,704 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$1,432,991
- Per roster spot$11,463 across 125 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$1,026,261
- Per roster spot$8,624 across 119 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$0 / $0
- Tuition & fees$12,754
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
Among Division I schools; every list Chicago State University is on.
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