Concordia University at Chicago

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

River Forest, IL

$32,660

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About Concordia University at Chicago

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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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#2 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Reading Teacher Education Programs

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.

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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

87%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

52%

Black

16%

Hispanic

16%

Unknown

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Women's Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Accounting
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	Organizational Behavior Studies
	Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
	Business/Corporate Communications
	Finance, General
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Organizational Leadership
	Research and Development Management
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	Business Administration and Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Journalism
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Education, Other
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Spanish Language Teacher Education
	Chemistry Teacher Education
	Biology Teacher Education
	Social Science Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Education, General
	Bilingual and Multilingual Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Administration of Special Education
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
	Art Teacher Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Art Therapy/Therapist
	Pre-Nursing Studies
	Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
10	History
	History, General
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Biological and Physical Sciences
	Gerontology
13	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
	Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
15	Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	Psychology, General
16	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Human Services, General
	Social Work
17	Social Sciences
	Criminology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
18	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
	Theology/Theological Studies
	Religious Education
19	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Commercial and Advertising Art
	Music, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Concordia University at Chicago

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Concordia University at Chicago

Rankings

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.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

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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.