Concordia University Chicago
7400 Augusta Street
River Forest, IL 60305
River Forest, IL 60305
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https://www.cuchicago.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 708-771-8300 |
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| Educational system | Concordia University System |
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
| Date founded | 1864 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 40 acres |
| County | Cook |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 142 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 145 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 287 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 8 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 5 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 13 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 150 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 150 |
| Total number of freshmen | 300 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 559 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 626 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,185 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 73 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 69 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 142 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 632 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 695 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,327 |
| Total enrollment | 1,327 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| White | 40% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 38% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 2% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $37,740 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,740 |
| Fees | $1,058 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $11,872 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $4,100 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
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| Financial aid contact person | Aida Asencio-Pinto |
| Financial aid contact title | Executive Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 708-209-3113 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | June 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $29,223 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 80% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,064 |
| Scholarship or grant | $26,184 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $25,786 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 75% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,854 |
| Scholarship or grant | $23,224 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 312 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 283 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,081 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 959 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 69% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $22,851 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
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| Admissions contact person | Gwen Kanelos |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Admission |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 877-282-4422 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 1,832 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,665 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 150 |
| Number of female applicants | 2,368 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 2,232 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 150 |
| Total number of applicants | 4,200 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 3,897 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 300 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.0 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Recommended, but not required |
| Written essay or personal statement | Recommended, but not required |
| Other application materials | General college preparatory program for degree seeking students |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.14 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 61% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 24% |
| Between four and five years | 9% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, recommended, but not required |
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| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 387 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12.9:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 64 credit hours |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 128 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Lutheran College Washington Semester, Concordia University (CA), Concordia University (NE), Concordia University Texas (TX), Concordia University Wisconsin (WI), Concordia University--St. Paul (MN) |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Klinck Memorial Library |
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| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| TV station | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 42 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Campus Ministry, College Life, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Art Club |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 36% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
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| Health clinic | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Child daycare available on campus | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
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| Number of undergraduate men | 632 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 695 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,327 |
| Total enrollment | 1,327 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $10,458 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $10,458 |
| Fees | $324 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.) |