Concordia University Chicago: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - PoorQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety: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 5,355 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

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.

Majors
Offered
110
Concordia University Chicago deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 110 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Occupational Therapy, Management, Psychology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Concordia University Chicago is low at 58% (way below Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Bad
The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is below average: 51%.

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

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $34,000 per year. The additional fees at Concordia University Chicago not covered by tuition are approximately $1,100, which comes to a total of $35,100 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
93%
Easy
According to recent data, 4,296 applications were submitted and 3,997 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Concordia University Chicago in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,600
Medium
Concordia University Chicago offers 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 provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 700 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, about $6,600 per year.

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

Concordia University Chicago Location and Address

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