Rankings

• Regional Universities Midwest: #145-160
• Top Public Schools: #54-57
• Top Performers on Social Mobility: #108 Source

Mission And History

• Mission
• History
• Fast Facts

Accreditations

• University: Chicago State University
• Accrediting Organization: Higher Learning Commission
• Accreditation Granted Date: 1941-01-01
• Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2013-01-01
• Next Reaffirmation Due: 2023-01-01

Strategic Goals

• Enhance Academic Excellence, Student Engagement, and Faculty and Staff Professional Development: A positive campus experience will be at the center of all decision making. Strengthen the institutional policies and programs that support and enhance academic excellence and engagement for all students. Support faculty research and creative activities, and foster faculty and staff professional development.
• Develop and implement recruitment, retention, and graduation strategies for all students. Meet this goal by encouraging a culture of collaboration and innovation across and within academic and non-academic departments.
• University Culture, Climate, and Accountability: Create, communicate, and sustain an inclusive and welcoming university climate. Foster an institution that is ethically and socially responsible.
• Strengthened Infrastructure: Improve and maintain the physical, technological and operational infrastructures that support all functions of the University.
• Cost Efficiencies and Diverse Revenue Streams: Ensure the University has the resources to support the academic mission and student experience.
• Community Service, Urban Leadership, and Economic Engagement: Create and enhance mutual partnerships while supporting our local community through service, urban leadership, and economic development activities.
• Full Plan

Resources And Documents

• Strategic Plan Goals
• Campus Plan
• Campus Map
• Virtual Tour
• Annual Security And Safety
• Peer Institution

Updated on 01/01/2026