Chicago State University

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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 1949 during the time it was the Chicago Teachers College the institution separated into two branches with the other branch now being Northeastern Illinois University. The state of Illinois began funding the institution in 1951 and assumed control in 1965. CSU is a predominantly black (PBI) university.