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Concordia University-Chicago

Concordia University-Chicago is a medium, private institution located in River Forest, il. Founded in 1864, Concordia University-Chicago offers undergraduate degrees in 104 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,285 undergraduates
cost $34,964 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Concordia University-Chicago? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 93.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.2
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Concordia University-Chicago is known for one of its top majors: Educational Administration and Supervision. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Educational Administration and Supervision
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Curriculum and Instruction
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Health and Medical Administrative Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $34,964
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,762
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $48,326
Average financial aid package $26,072
Estimated cost $22,254 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,964
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,762
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $48,326
Average financial aid package $26,072
Estimated cost $22,254 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Concordia University-Chicago has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,285, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

5,029

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
11%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
75%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Concordia University-Chicago, students love their Campus Ministry. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 7400 Augusta, River Forest, IL 60305-1499
phone 708-771-8300
address www.cuchicago.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus ministry

College life

Student government association

Campus activities board

Art club

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Concordia University-Chicago to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Concordia University-Chicago?

Concordia University-Chicago is located in River Forest, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Concordia University-Chicago? 

The acceptance rate for Concordia University-Chicago is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for Concordia University-Chicago?

The average high school GPA for Concordia University-Chicago students was 3.2.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Concordia University-Chicago?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Concordia University-Chicago including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $193,304.

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