Chicago State University
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Former names | Cook County Normal School (1867–1896) Chicago Normal School (1896–1938) Chicago Teachers College (1938–1965) Chicago State College (1965–1971) |
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| Motto | Responsibility |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | September 2, 1867 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $10 million (FY2024) |
| Budget | $119 million (FY2025) |
| President | Zaldwaynaka Scott |
| Provost | Sonja Feist-Price |
| Faculty | 152 (fall 2025) |
Administrative staff | 282 (fall 2025) |
| Students | 2,505 (fall 2025) |
| Undergraduates | 1,747 (fall 2025) |
| Postgraduates | 758 (fall 2025) |
| Location | , Illinois , U.S. 41°43′05″N 87°36′32″W / 41.718°N 87.609°W |
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| Colors | Green (primary), blue, and light green |
| Nickname | Cougars |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Southside T. Cougar |
| Website | www.csu.edu |
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Chicago State University (CSU) is a public university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1867 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, it was established as the first teacher training school in Cook County. In 1960, the institution was divided into two branches with one eventually becoming Northeastern Illinois University. The state of Illinois began funding the institution in 1951 and assumed full control in 1965. CSU is a predominantly black (PBI) university.