Chicago State University

Chicago State University (CSU) is a Predominantly Black, public university in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1867 as the Cook County Normal School.

Chicago State University

Type	Public university
Established	September 2, 1867; 158 years ago (1867-09-02)
Academic affiliations	TMCF Space-grant
Endowment	$5,157,070[1]
President	Zaldwaynaka L. Scott
Academic staff	260
Students	2,620 (Fall 2021)[2]
Undergraduates	1,654
Postgraduates	966
Location	Chicago , Illinois , U.S. 41°43′03″N 87°36′35″W
Campus	Urban
Colors	Green, black, white
Nickname	Cougars
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I – NEC
Mascot	Cougar
Website	www.csu.edu