Concordia University-Chicago
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, Illinois 60305-1499
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Concordia University-Chicago is a private institution in River Forest with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,089 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,774.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (104)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Background Lutheran teacher training in the United States began in Perry County, Missouri; Fort Wayne, Indiana; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1839, 1846, and 1855 respectively.
- •In 1857, the responsibility for the operation of the teachers seminary in Milwaukee was given to the LCMS.
- •Founding and Addison campus Concordia University Chicago marks 1864 as its founding in Addison, Illinois.
- •4 ha) to the college for the nominal amount of $10 in November 1863, and construction began on a new facility, with the cornerstone-laying service on June 15, 1864.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment