Concordia University Chicago: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor
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Concordia University Chicago is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 6,495 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1864 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in River Forest, Illinois.

Concordia University Chicago is affiliated with Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
99
Fair
Concordia University Chicago will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Concordia University Chicago implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 99 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Occupational Therapy, Management, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges and schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The student retention rate at Concordia University Chicago is fair at 71% (close to Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is below average: 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Concordia University Chicago is pretty good - 12:1. Find out more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$33,700
High
Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $32,700 per year. The additional fees at Concordia University Chicago not covered by tuition are approximately $1,000, which comes to a total of $33,700 per academic year.

Read the details about Concordia University Chicago additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
79%
Doable
According to recent data, 4,786 applications were submitted and 3,759 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

Concordia University Chicago might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Concordia University Chicago in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,400
Medium
Concordia University Chicago provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Concordia University Chicago, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Concordia University Chicago offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 800 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, nearly $6,400 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Concordia University Chicago seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Concordia University Chicago Location and Maps



Post Address: Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta, River Forest, Illinois 60305-1499, USA
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