Division I · Northeast Conference
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4
Top-ten finishes
among Division I schools
11
Top 10% finishes
of 63 lists
#1
Best standing
Psychology · Division I
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Standouts
Lists where Chicago State University sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division I schools.
#1Best for psychologyof 364 in Division I · #7 nationally20.6%#13Best for physical sciencesof 364 in Division I · #78 nationally4.4%#18Lowest net priceof 363 in Division I · #54 nationally$9,852#24Best for criminal justice & protective servicesof 364 in Division I · #107 nationally7.8%#26Lowest sticker priceof 359 in Division I · #97 nationally$31,704#33Smallest student–faculty ratiosof 366 in Division I · #132 nationally10:1#37Where the most students are athletesof 363 in Division I · #442 nationally14.4%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's share of athletic aid descriptive | 58% | #36 of 352 | #52 of 662 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $76,828 | #96 of 360 | #112 of 1,058 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $11,463 | #265 of 360 | #300 of 1,060 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $8,624 | #304 of 360 | #354 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $55,906 | #310 of 360 | #397 of 1,052 | |
| Spending per athlete | $40,706 | #315 of 360 | #332 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $79,604 | #319 of 360 | #440 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $2,459,252 | #346 of 360 | #506 of 1,054 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $96,750 | #350 of 360 | #454 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $8,751,784 | #357 of 360 | #511 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $8,751,784 | #357 of 360 | #519 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $0 | #360 of 360 | #1,039 of 1,054 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where the most students are athletes | 14.4% | #37 of 363 | #442 of 1,060 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 7.2 | #178 of 360 | #463 of 1,060 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 43% | #209 of 360 | #567 of 1,055 | |
| Most teams | 11 | #319 of 363 | #926 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 215 | #354 of 363 | #989 of 1,063 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 10:1 | #33 of 366 | #132 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 41% | #59 of 359 | #113 of 1,049 | |
| Most applications | 9,458 | #250 of 359 | #362 of 1,049 | |
| Best graduation rates | 17% | #365 of 366 | #1,082 of 1,085 | |
| Best first-year retention | 47% | #365 of 366 | #1,082 of 1,085 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for psychology | 20.6% | #1 of 364 | #7 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 4.4% | #13 of 364 | #78 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 7.8% | #24 of 364 | #107 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 7.4% | #66 of 364 | #324 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 1.5% | #76 of 364 | #247 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #99 of 364 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #125 of 364 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 11.3% | #138 of 364 | #433 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 1.0% | #162 of 364 | #558 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 4.9% | #195 of 364 | #492 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 5.9% | #206 of 364 | #563 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 3.4% | #207 of 364 | #469 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 2.9% | #218 of 364 | #626 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 1.5% | #218 of 364 | #641 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 1.0% | #257 of 364 | #760 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #257 of 364 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 13.2% | #285 of 364 | #774 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #297 of 364 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 1.0% | #347 of 364 | #903 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest net price | $9,852 | #18 of 363 | #54 of 1,081 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $31,704 | #26 of 359 | #97 of 1,064 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 69% | #76 of 359 | #134 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $8,025 | #81 of 361 | #155 of 1,072 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $11,550 | #95 of 359 | #317 of 1,063 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $11,550 | #265 of 359 | #746 of 1,063 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $31,704 | #334 of 359 | #968 of 1,064 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 15.1% | #3 of 366 | #35 of 1,079 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 1,495 | #4 of 366 | #233 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 70% | #5 of 366 | #73 of 1,086 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 19 | #71 of 366 | #252 of 1,086 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 3% | #121 of 366 | #348 of 1,085 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 77% | #143 of 366 | #410 of 1,085 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 20% | #209 of 366 | #653 of 1,085 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 5 mi | #222 of 366 | #648 of 1,086 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 32 | #320 of 365 | #932 of 1,073 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 30% | #360 of 366 | #1,006 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 1,495 | #363 of 366 | #853 of 1,086 |
Campus safety
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest violent-offence rates | 0.60 | #90 of 355 | #247 of 813 | |
| Lowest property-offence rates | 0.45 | #94 of 355 | #312 of 813 | |
| Highest violent-offence rates descriptive | 0.60 | #262 of 355 | #560 of 813 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1961 | #242 of 366 | #430 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division I programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 346 peers | #330 of 346 | #314 of 346 | #309 of 346 | #325 of 346 | Women's Soccer lists |
| Men's Basketball · 362 peers | #337 of 362 | #347 of 362 | #18 of 362 | #338 of 362 | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 360 peers | #337 of 360 | #306 of 360 | #232 of 360 | #342 of 360 | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Cross Country · 314 peers | — | — | — | #269 of 314 | Men's Cross Country lists |
| Women's Cross Country · 346 peers | — | — | — | #262 of 346 | Women's Cross Country lists |
| Men's Golf · 303 peers | #279 of 303 | #290 of 303 | #16 of 303 | #233 of 303 | Men's Golf lists |
| Women's Golf · 279 peers | #207 of 279 | #150 of 279 | #240 of 279 | #1 of 279 | Women's Golf lists |
| Men's Soccer · 213 peers | #207 of 213 | #205 of 213 | #64 of 213 | — | Men's Soccer lists |
| Men's Tennis · 232 peers | #220 of 232 | #219 of 232 | #168 of 232 | #1 of 232 | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 301 peers | #296 of 301 | #295 of 301 | #105 of 301 | #284 of 301 | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 299 peers | #210 of 299 | #118 of 299 | #261 of 299 | #236 of 299 | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 348 peers | #252 of 348 | #187 of 348 | #288 of 348 | #329 of 348 | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 344 peers | #318 of 344 | #216 of 344 | #341 of 344 | #323 of 344 | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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