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Concordia University-Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in River Forest, IL. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Concordia University-Chicago Rankings

Concordia University Chicago has earned the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #18 of 188 State — Illinois
Overall Quality #56 of 719 Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality #383 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is Concordia University-Chicago?

Location of Concordia University-Chicago

Contact details for Concordia University Chicago can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 7400 Augusta, River Forest, IL 60305-1499
Phone: 7087718300
Website: www.cuchicago.edu/
Admissions: www.cuchicago.edu/admission-aid/
Financial Aid: www.cuchicago.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate-admission-aid/applying-for-aid/

How Do I Get Into Concordia University Chicago?

You can apply to Concordia University Chicago online at: https://capp.cuchicago.edu/undergraduate/apply/

Concordia University Chicago is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Concordia University Chicago

Here’s what Concordia University Chicago considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Concordia University Chicago?

Concordia University Chicago maintains an acceptance rate of 93%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 8% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Concordia University Chicago vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 1,832 1,665 91%
Women 2,368 2,232 94%

Can I Afford Concordia University-Chicago?

The average net price after aid at Concordia University Chicago is $16,774. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $36,430
In-State Fees $1,058
Out-of-State Tuition $36,430
Out-of-State Fees $1,058
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $37,488
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $37,488

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 23% of students at Concordia University Chicago receive some form of financial aid (319 students).

About 79% of students at Concordia University Chicago receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,929 per student.

46% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,459.

Student Loan Debt

57% of Concordia University Chicago undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,581 per year.

Concordia University-Chicago Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,478 students enrolled at Concordia University Chicago, including 1,337 undergraduate and 3,689 graduate students. Concordia University Chicago is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,337 undergraduate students at Concordia University Chicago, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Concordia University Chicago

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Concordia University-Chicago undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Concordia University Chicago Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 26
Black or African American 175
Hispanic 498
White 536
American Indian/Alaska Native 2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 52
Non-Resident 13

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Concordia University Chicago are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of Concordia University Chicago Students
State First-Time UG Students
Illinois 214
Michigan 20
Indiana 14
Wisconsin 10
California 9

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Concordia University-Chicago Graduate Student Diversity

3,689 of Concordia University Chicago’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Concordia University Chicago, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Concordia University Chicago

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Concordia University-Chicago graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Concordia University Chicago
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 106
Black or African American 656
Hispanic 398
White 2,003
American Indian/Alaska Native 7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 7
Two or More Races 84
Non-Resident 287

Online Learning at Concordia University-Chicago

Concordia University Chicago provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

658 undergraduate students at Concordia University Chicago took at least one online class — of those, 392 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 293 students took at least one online class and 2,743 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Concordia University-Chicago

Below are the business programs are offered at Concordia University Chicago, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations 10 85 37 140
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations 4 14 18
Human Resources Management and Services 15 16
Marketing 12 12
Accounting and Related Services 1 1
Management Information Systems and Services 1 1

Academic Programs at Concordia University-Chicago

Concordia University Chicago offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Concordia University Chicago maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

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