Concordia University-Chicago Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 92.79%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $37,488
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Concordia University-Chicago:
- Total Enrollment: 4,770, including 3,135 online students
- 1,368 Undergraduate, 3,402 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37% men, 63% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 36%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 30%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 61%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 136 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 32 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 53 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Concordia University-Chicago Overview
Concordia University-Chicago is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in River Forest, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Concordia University-Chicago's tuition & fees is $37,488 for the academic year 2024-2025. 79% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,929.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,770 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Concordia University-Chicago's acceptance rate is 92.79% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 7.70%.
Concordia University-Chicago ranked 47th in Illinois Colleges rankings. Concordia University-Chicago is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Concordia University-Chicago is $37,488. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,782.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $38,760 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,782.
| Undergraduate | $37,488 |
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| Graduate | $10,782 |
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| Undergraduate | $38,760 |
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| Graduate | $10,782 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Concordia University-Chicago offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Concordia University-Chicago
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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