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Chicago State University

Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nickname
Cougars
Established
2 September, 1867
Chicago State University

Chicago State University is a public university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1867 as the Cook County Normal School, it was an innovative teachers college. Eventually the Chicago Public Schools assumed control of the school and it became Chicago Teachers College. Northeastern Illinois University began as a branch campus of CTC. In 1951, the State of Illinois began funding the college, and assumed control in 1965, transforming it into a comprehensive state college. In 1967, it became Chicago State University. CSU is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Type Public university
Established September 2, 1867
Endowment $5,157,070
President Zaldwaynaka L. Scott
Academic staff 260
Students 2,964 (Fall 2018)
Undergraduates 2,027
Postgraduates 937
Campus Urban
Colors Green, Black and White
Athletics NCAA Division I – WAC
Mascot Cougar
Affiliations AASCU, TMCF, Space-grant

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Public state university that enrolls around 3,500 students yearly. It is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

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The university was first founded as Cook County Normal School and originally functioned exclusively as a teachers college. 

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Información más reciente sobre Chicago State University actualizada el 28 de Julio, 2021.