Concordia University at Chicago
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Concordia University at Chicago
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran Church&-Missouri Synod
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Concordia University at Chicago is a small private university located on a suburban campus in River Forest, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,340, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 83 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,200.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile990-1180
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
6k
Students enrolled
89%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
11%
Unknown
0%
Black
3%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
57% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
82
Total Online Enrollment
4,455
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.89% online, 11% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
50% On-campus
50% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate100% online
Bachelor's10% online
Graduate Certificate85% online
Master's92% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $35,200 | $35,200 |
| Graduate | $10,458 | $10,458 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,140 |
| On-campus other expenses | $800 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,650 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $800 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $800 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $48,340 | $48,340 |
| Off-campus without family | $44,850 | $44,850 |
| Off-campus with family | $37,200 | $37,200 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
57%
State Grant Aid
39%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
57%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 7 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 9 | History. | |||
| 10 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 12 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 13 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 14 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 15 | Psychology. | |||
| 16 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 17 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 18 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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