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Concordia University Chicago Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Concordia University Chicago

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
88%
Admission Difficulty for Concordia University Chicago
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Concordia University Chicago and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Concordia University Chicago is 88%.  It ranks #46 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Concordia University Chicago is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 4,935 out of 5,620 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 59 percent on standardized admission tests. Concordia University Chicago typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.18. 7% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Concordia University Chicago application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Concordia University Chicago.

Concordia University Chicago SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
990-1180
Applicants Submitting SAT 
68%
SAT Scores for Concordia University Chicago
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 500
SAT Composite 25th 990
SAT Scores for Concordia University Chicago
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1180
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Concordia University Chicago?

Concordia University Chicago is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into Concordia University Chicago score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 990-1180.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Concordia University Chicago admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1180 and Above Good >93%
1085 to 1180 Avg + 88%-93%
990 to 1085 Avg - 79%-88%
895 to 990 Reach 67%-79%
Less than 895 Low <67%
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Concordia University Chicago ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
47%
ACT Scores for Concordia University Chicago
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Concordia University Chicago
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Concordia University Chicago?

Concordia University Chicago is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

Concordia University Chicago regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Concordia University Chicago admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >93%
22 to 25 Avg + 88%-93%
19 to 22 Avg - 79%-88%
16 to 19 Reach 67%-79%
Less than 16 Low <67%
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Concordia University Chicago GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.18
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Concordia University Chicago?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Concordia University Chicago. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Concordia University Chicago was 3.18 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #48 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.18 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Concordia University Chicago accepts 88% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Concordia University Chicago students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 7.74% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.69% Good
3.50 to 3.74 12.2% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 11.31% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 12.8% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 31.55% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 10.42% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Concordia University Chicago admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,775 2,845 5,620
Accepted 2,551 2,384 4,935
Acceptance Rate 92% 84% 88%
Enrolled 177 159 336
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 7% 7% 7%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
67

Applicants have 67 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Concordia University Chicago is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Concordia University Chicago and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Concordia University Chicago Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Concordia University Chicago
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Concordia University Chicago prefer SAT or ACT?

68% of students submit their SAT scores to Concordia University Chicago. 47% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Concordia University Chicago?

88% of those who apply are granted admission to Concordia University Chicago. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Concordia University Chicago?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1180. 68% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Concordia University Chicago?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 47% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.