
For the application year 2023, Chicago State University had an acceptance rate of 40.5% with 9,458 applicants and 3,832 accepted. This marks a decline in acceptance rates compared to previous years, where the rate was 48.5% for 2022 and 47.7% for 2021. In 2020, the rate stood at 46.4%, while it was significantly higher at 63.3% for 2019. The notable fluctuations over the years indicate an increasing selectivity in the admissions process, reflecting a trend toward a more competitive applicant pool.