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Concordia University-Chicago Science & Tech Programs

Concordia University-Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in River Forest, IL. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Concordia University-Chicago Rankings

Concordia University Chicago appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#18 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#57 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#399 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Concordia University-Chicago?

Contact information for Concordia University Chicago are listed 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

These are the things Concordia University Chicago looks for in applicants:

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%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials 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

Acceptance rates at Concordia University Chicago can differ by 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. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need 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

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at Concordia University Chicago receive some form of financial aid (319 students).

Approximately 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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

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 listed below.

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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

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 delivers 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.

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 has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

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

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.