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Study at Chicago State University
Profile of Chicago State University
Chicago State University, sometimes referred to as CSU, is a state university founded in 1867. There are over 6,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in this university. Apart from distance learning and teacher certification programs, CSU offers a wide array of courses in arts, sciences, technology, education, criminal justice, healthcare, music and business management studies. There are more than 30 different undergraduate degree programs, and a number of master degrees provided by the university. CSU sports teams are called the Cougars and the official colors are evergreen and white. The CSU wrestling and basketball team have won a number of national championships over the years. The Chicago State University has several well known alumnus with names like Grammy award-winner Kanye West; Dr. Margaret Burroughs, a noted author; Shondra Harris, the first female president of Uribe, Jamaica; restaurateur David Blackmon; and many famous athletes. Chicago State is in a large city, in Chicago, IL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Chicago State earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree. Course TopicsThe most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, education and teaching, and liberal arts. Chicago State SelectivityChicago State does not admit all applicants. FacultySome professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Student EnrollmentChicago State, in 2007, had 6,810 students (4,895 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Chicago State. Student LifeMany students at the school are part-timers. Athletic teams at Chicago State belong to the Independent Great Lakes Region for major sports. Chicago State Programs and Degrees
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