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 |
About Chicago State University
Public state university that enrolls around 3,500 students yearly. It is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Achievement of Chicago State University
The university was first founded as Cook County Normal School and originally functioned exclusively as a teachers college.
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Latest information about Chicago State University updated on July 28 2021.
