Concordia University at Chicago
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$32,660
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About Concordia University at Chicago
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 1,538, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 77 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,660.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
79% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1180
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards6k
Students enrolled
87%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
52%
Black
16%
Hispanic
16%
Unknown
8%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
66%
Socio-economic diversity
46% 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
68
Total Online Enrollment
5,642
Percent of Programs Online
54% On-campus
46% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 77% online
Master's 100% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $32,660 | $32,660 |
Graduate | $9,090 | $9,090 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $10,226 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,400 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $5,850 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,700 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,700 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $45,486 | $45,486 |
Off-campus without family | $41,410 | $41,410 |
Off-campus with family | $35,560 | $35,560 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
53%
State Grant Aid
40%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
46%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Corporate Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Development Management
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Administration of Special Education
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Art Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Nursing Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
17Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
18Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious Education
BA
MA
DOC
19Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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