Concordia University Chicago
7400 Augusta St, River Forest, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Concordia University Chicago
About this school
Concordia, founded in 1864, is a church-affiliated university. Its 40-acre campus is located in River Forest, 10 miles from Chicago.
- www.cuchicago.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
4,289
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,411
- Men:582 (41.2%)
- Women:829 (58.8%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Concordia University Chicago is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | 4 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | - | 1 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 7400 Augusta Street |
City, State, Zip | River Forest, IL 60305-1499 |
Phone | (877) 282-4422 |
Fax | (708) 209-3176 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | General college preparatory program for degree seeking students required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 75% of 4,755 applicants were admitted |
Women | 75% of 2,879 applicants were admitted |
Men | 74% of 1,876 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 476 (13%) of 3,553 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 284 (13%) of 2,168 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 192 (14%) of 1,385 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.05 |
375 And Above | 12% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 8% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 16% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 29% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 20% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 500-560 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 2% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 9% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 68% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 22% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 490-600 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 25% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 43% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 29% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 20-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 7% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 23% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 65% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 5% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $32,078 (72.20546526808626%)
- Room & Board: - $9,748 (21.942105973979203%)
- Other Expences: - $1,200 (2.701120965200558%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,400 (3.1513077927339848%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Concordia University Chicago accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline December 1 | Final deadline June 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001666 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 349 (97.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 319 (91.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 317 (99.4%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 69 (21.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 84% |
Average Award | $24,093 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 317 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,557 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 222 (70.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,271 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 50 (15.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 37 (10.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,732 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,273 (93.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,169 (91.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,164 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 199 (17.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 78% |
Average Award | $21,475 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,135 (97.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,530 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 879 (75.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,560 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 137 (11.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 157 (11.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,270 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 81% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $22,804 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Religion/Biblical Studies |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Religious Affiliation |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Not reported
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not reported
Foreign Language
Not reported
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
252
Part-Time Faculty
250
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
37%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 26% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 40% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 25% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 9% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Sophomore Standing
Not reported
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 160,080 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Not reported
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Concordia University Chicago provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
67.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
31.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
45.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
48.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (61)
- Accounting
- Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Teacher Education
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Natural Sciences
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Psychology, General
- Reading Teacher Education
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Education, Parks and recreation
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Church Music
Master's Programs of Study (19)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Gerontology
- Human Services
- Liberal Studies
- Music
- Psychology--General
- Reading Education
- Religion
- Religious Education
- Secondary Education
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
11,210
Nearest Metropolitan Area
40 acres
Environment
Suburban environment
Campus Size
Chicago
Weather
Temperature | 12.9 average low in January, 79.6 average high in September |
Rain | 125 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 10 mile(s) from campus in Chicago |
Nearest Bus Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in Chicago |
Nearest Train Station | 15 mile(s) from campus in Chicago |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
36% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
64%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Cougars |
School Colors | Maroon and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | - |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Concordia University Chicago offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, campus ministry, college life, student government association, campus activities board, art club
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,299
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,411
Women
829
Men
582
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.8% Asian
- 14.0% Black/African-American
- 30.4% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 47.5% White
- 1.6% Unknown
International Students
2.3% from 9 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
4,289