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Concordia University-Chicago

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Location: Concordia University-Chicago

Concordia University Chicago

River Forest, Illinois 60305-1499

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Campus Vibe

Tight-knitSuburban

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.

Established

1864

Motto

You shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free

Mascot

Charlie T. Cougar

Type

Private university

Conference

National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

Campus Visits

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93%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,337Students

13:1Student:Faculty

47%Grad Rate

$54,089Earnings 10yr

$16,774Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Concordia University-Chicago Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,258

Room & Board$11,140

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$44,252

Average Net Price$16,774

Median Debt at Graduation$23,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,573

$30–48K$14,000

$48–75K$17,318

$75–110K$19,478

$110K+$23,731

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,774

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (104)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,337

Gender Split

52% / 48%

Women / Men

First Generation

39%

Pell Grant Recipients

45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 42%

Black 13%

Hispanic 34%

Asian 2%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.4%

Freshman Retention62.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,405

8 Years$46,718

10 Years$54,089

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$37,800

Men

$49,300

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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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.
•Forty-three men and boys, aged 14 to 33, were in attendance the first year.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

9 mi(16 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

79 mi(137 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

171 mi(296 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare7 mi

MKE Milwaukee73 mi

IND Indianapolis170 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA858 mi · ~24h 47m drive

New York, NY720 mi · ~20h 48m drive

Hartford, CT778 mi · ~22h 29m drive

Providence, RI842 mi · ~24h 19m drive

Albany, NY720 mi · ~20h 48m drive

Syracuse, NY599 mi · ~17h 18m drive

Rochester, NY526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Buffalo, NY461 mi · ~13h 19m drive

Philadelphia, PA673 mi · ~19h 27m drive

Pittsburgh, PA419 mi · ~12h 6m drive

Harrisburg, PA579 mi · ~16h 44m drive

Newark, NJ711 mi · ~20h 32m drive

Washington, DC603 mi · ~17h 25m drive

Baltimore, MD614 mi · ~17h 44m drive

Atlanta, GA593 mi · ~17h 8m drive

Charlotte, NC595 mi · ~17h 11m drive

Raleigh, NC649 mi · ~18h 45m drive

Miami, FL1196 mi · ~34h 33m drive

Orlando, FL991 mi · ~28h 38m drive

Tampa, FL1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive

Nashville, TN400 mi · ~11h 33m drive

New Orleans, LA835 mi · ~24h 7m drive

Richmond, VA628 mi · ~18h 9m drive

Chicago, IL9 mi · ~16 min drive

Detroit, MI246 mi · ~7h 6m drive

Minneapolis, MN347 mi · ~10h 1m drive

St. Louis, MO259 mi · ~7h 29m drive

Kansas City, MO405 mi · ~11h 42m drive

Indianapolis, IN171 mi · ~4h 56m drive

Columbus, OH285 mi · ~8h 14m drive

Cleveland, OH317 mi · ~9h 9m drive

Milwaukee, WI79 mi · ~2h 17m drive

Dallas, TX800 mi · ~23h 7m drive

Houston, TX939 mi · ~27h 8m drive

Austin, TX975 mi · ~28h 10m drive

San Antonio, TX1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive

Los Angeles, CA1733 mi · ~50h 4m drive

San Francisco, CA1845 mi · ~53h 18m drive

San Diego, CA1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive

Seattle, WA1724 mi · ~49h 48m drive

Portland, OR1745 mi · ~50h 25m drive

Denver, CO909 mi · ~26h 16m drive

Phoenix, AZ1443 mi · ~41h 41m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1248 mi · ~36h 3m drive

Honolulu, HI4240 mi · ~122h 29m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby hotels

$100-180/night

< 5 mi

Airport Transit

Chicago O'Hare (ORD)7 miles

Rental car

11 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

14 min$8-14

Milwaukee (MKE)73 miles

Rental car

110 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

146 min$88-146

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Concordia University-Chicago Application Checklist

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Concordia University-Chicago Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award