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| Location | River Forest, Illinois |
| Online | cuchicago.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in River Forest, Illinois, Concordia University Chicago is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,498 prospective students applied, and 3,361 were granted admission. Of those admitted 350 enrolled in the school. 1,713 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,292 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $31,926 plus fees of $954. Concordia University Chicago is ranked 493 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Concordia University Chicago is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Concordia University Chicago within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#493 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#343 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#22 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#180 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1180 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.02 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $954 |
| Room and Board | $9,996 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,476 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Business | 16% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144351 IPEDS survey data for Concordia University Chicago.
Current students may use the Concordia University Chicago GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.