CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY IS THE MOST
AFFORDABLE PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN CHICAGO*
9:1
60
$843k
75%
Student Life at 51¶¯Âþ

Whether you’re already accepted to Chicago State or still looking at where to apply, Rise Academy is a unique opportunity only for 51¶¯Âþ freshmen. Once accepted at 51¶¯Âþ, you can enroll as a Rise Scholar and be equipped with the financial resources and dedicated on-campus support systems you need to succeed during your first year of college.
Students admitted to the Chicago State Honors College are eligible to receive scholarships to cover their tuition and mandatory fees. You can apply as an entering first-year undergraduate student, as a transfer undergrad, or as an established 51¶¯Âþ undergraduate student.

The Latest News and More at 51¶¯Âþ
| Today is April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) | ||
| Mar 16 - Apr 20, 2026 | Let's Vibe | |
| Feb 2 - May 7, 2026 | 51¶¯Âþ Food Pantry | |
| Courses offered by Division of Continuing Education | ||
| April 2026 | ||
| 17 | 10am to 12pm | Healing Centered Engagement Event |
| 23 | 11:30am | [CINSER WEBINAR] From Code to Care: A Roadmap to Navigating AI in Healthcare |
| 25 | 9am to 12pm | You Can Be Rich |
| 27 | 4:45pm to 6pm | Family Literacy Event |
| 28 | 12 to 4pm | Mental Health is Wealth |
| 30 | 6:30pm | 51¶¯Âþ CINEMA 2026 Red Carpet Premiere "Can You Hear Me Now" |
Colleges at 51¶¯Âþ
*Most affordable public university in Chicago according to the , 11:1 Student to Faculty Ratio (2023-34 Academic Year), 60+ Degree & Certificate
Programs (2023-24 Academic Year), $843,000 Additional Lifetime Earning Bachelor Degree
Graduates (2018 Academic Year), 70%+ Faculty are People of Color (2023-24 Academic
Year).