Chicago State University

Teaching at its Best

Chicago State University (CSU) was founded as a teacher training school in Blue Island, Illinois on September 2, 1867. Today, the university is a fully accredited public institution located on 161 acres in a residential community on Chicago’s South Side with an enrollment of more than 7,000 students.

The university’s five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, and Pharmacy—offer more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Our courses emphasize personal growth, professional skills devel-opment and hands-on experience that prepare you for em-ployment and post-graduate studies.

Our classes are small and personal, giving you direct access to professors who are leaders in their fields: Fulbright scholars, recipients of prestigious grants and fellowships, nationally and internationally acclaimed researchers and artists, authors, and business leaders

The Chicago State faculty brings real-world experience into the classroom and incomparable opportunities for our students to collaborate on groundbreaking research, engage in fieldwork, service learning and internships. Long after you graduate, you will remember the CSU instructors who challenged you, mentored you, and encouraged you to realize your dreams.

A Dynamic Community

Chicago State University isn’t just a campus – it’s an inclusive community where people of various backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures come together to learn and grow as individuals. You will find plenty of opportunities to thrive outside the classroom, especially through our numerous clubs and organizations.

Financing Your Education

At CSU, you have a variety of financial assistance resources available to you, including grants, scholarships, low interest loans, and employment on campus.

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