Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Concordia University-Chicago reported a 93.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Concordia University-Chicago is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in River Forest, IL. The historical average net price is $18,436 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

4,607 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,436

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

41.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

60.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$54,089

Student Body

1,323

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Concordia University-Chicago, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,795
$30,001 – $48,000$16,397
$48,001 – $75,000$15,768
$75,001 – $110,000$20,046
$110,000+$23,907

Top Majors at Concordia University-Chicago

MajorDegrees Awarded
Parks, Recreation & Fitness89
Education46
Business, Management & Marketing43
Health Professions33
Psychology17
Communication & Journalism12
Theology & Religious Vocations8
Biological & Biomedical Sciences7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies6
Public Administration & Social Services6

Financial Aid at Concordia University-Chicago

About Concordia University-Chicago

Official website: https://www.cuchicago.edu/

Admissions: https://www.cuchicago.edu/admission-aid/

Frequently Asked Questions About Concordia University-Chicago

What is the acceptance rate at Concordia University-Chicago?

Concordia University-Chicago reported a 93% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,607. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Concordia University-Chicago?

The historical 93% acceptance rate suggests Concordia University-Chicago was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Concordia University-Chicago?

The stored historical average net price at Concordia University-Chicago is $18,436 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $26,680 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Chicago?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Concordia University-Chicago is 41%. its stored first-year retention rate is 60%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $54,089. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Concordia University-Chicago test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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