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Chicago State University, public, coeducational institution of higher learning in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. The university was established in 1867 as an experimental teacher-training school. It offers bachelor’s degree programs in health sciences, business, education, and arts and sciences. Master’s degree programs are also available in education and in arts and sciences. Notable facilities on campus include an electron microscopy laboratory and an art gallery. Its University Without Walls program allows students to combine academic training with practical experience in a profession and in the community. Total enrollment is about 7,000.