School Overview
Concordia University Chicago is a four-year, privately owned and operated liberal arts university located in the Chicago suburb of River Forest. It is affiliated with the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. The university has a total annual enrollment of roughly 5,100, which includes 1,500 undergraduates and 3,600 graduate students.
Concordia is comprised of four academic colleges: The College of Education, College of Arts and Science, College of Graduate and Innovative Programs, and College of Business. Through these four colleges Concordia offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in education, business and the arts & sciences. It also offers an accelerated degree completion program for adults.
Concordia University Chicago offers distance learning online degree programs at the graduate level. Concordia’s online graduate degree programs, while flexible, are designed to keep students integrated with the university and university resourses.
Concordia supports an active athletic scene that allows students to get involved in team and intramural sports. Concordia Chicago athletic teams are know as the Cougars and compete in the Northern Athletics Conference and are members of the NCAA Division III. Sports offered at Concordia include basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, cross country, softball, track & field, and tennis.
General Information
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Admission Office 7400 Augusta Street River Forest, IL 60305-1499 (708) 209-3100 (866) 462-2873 Fax: (708) 209-3473 [email protected] Contact: Gwen Kanelos Assistant Vice President for Enrollment |
Main Address 7400 Augusta Street River Forest, IL 60305-1499 (708) 771-8300 www.cuchicago.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,153 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 249 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,067 Graduate enrollment: 3,032 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 83% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 71% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Biology Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Greek, Ancient B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Prenursing B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Sciences B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Geography B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious Education B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Concordia University-Chicago Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (708) 771-8300 |
| Website: | www.cuchicago.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.cuchicago.edu/apply |
| Address: | 7400 Augusta, River Forest, IL 60305-1499 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,205 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 48% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,983 (32% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $32,880 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $32,880 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $24,166 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Concordia University-Chicago Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 10 | 7 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 3 | 18 | 28 | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 7 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 4 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 3 | 1 | 77 | 48 | 9 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Concordia University-Chicago and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $32,880 |
| Out-of-state | $32,880 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $9,180 |
| Out-of-state | $9,180 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 395 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 395 | 100% | $24,166 |
| Student loan aid | 313 | 79% | $5,930 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,369 | 91% | $20,207 |
| Federal student loans | 1,021 | 68% | $6,472 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Concordia University-Chicago. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Concordia University-Chicago students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,498 | 1,761 | 2,737 | Percent admitted | 100% | 72% | 77% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 10% | 6% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Concordia University-Chicago Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 6,205 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,588 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,617 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Concordia University-Chicago Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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