Concordia University - Chicago: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4686 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1305 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1227 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #51 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #2 of 2 | In River Forest |
| #3473 of 3,992 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 1,368
- Graduates
- 3,402
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.cuchicago.edu
Concordia University - Chicago Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Concordia University - Chicago has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 91% | 94% |
| Applicants | 4,200 | 1,832 | 2,368 |
| Admissions | 3,897 | 1,665 | 2,232 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 298 | 148 | 150 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
951 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,135 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2397 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 877 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 785 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 279 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 156 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 131 (3%) |
| Asian | 125 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Concordia University - Chicago is $19,073 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,795 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,397 |
| $48-75K | $15,768 |
| $75-110K | $20,046 |
| $110K+ | $23,907 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,430 | $10,458 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,430 | $10,458 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,430 | $10,458 |
| Fee in-district | $1,058 | $324 |
| Fee in-state | $1,058 | $324 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,058 | $324 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 651 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,230 |
| Room charge | $6,550 |
| Meal charge | $5,680 |
Concordia University - Chicago majors
Concordia University - Chicago has granted 291 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 906 master's across 32 programs, and 165 doctorate degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Concordia University - Chicago.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 75 | 202 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 174 | 43 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 131 | 15 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 43 | 16 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | 14 | 35 |
| Organizational Leadership | 36 | 21 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 35 | 7 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 35 | 7 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 37 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 31 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 27 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 26 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | 13 | 5 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 20 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | 7 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | 14 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 17 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Administration of Special Education | 10 | 6 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | 7 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | 7 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 8 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 5 | |
| Gerontology | 3 | 3 | |
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 4 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 4 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Criminology | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 3 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 2 | ||
| Human Services, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 2 | ||
| Religious Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Knowledge Management | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 1 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 291 | 906 | 165 |
Concordia University - Chicago has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 33% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Concordia University - Chicago has published 453 scientific papers with 3,932 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Law, Biology, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 | 11 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 | 3 | 12 |
| 2005 | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 | 4 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 | 4 | 16 |
| 2009 | 5 | 18 |
| 2010 | 6 | 29 |
| 2011 | 6 | 22 |
| 2012 | 13 | 31 |
| 2013 | 24 | 34 |
| 2014 | 17 | 43 |
| 2015 | 26 | 71 |
| 2016 | 21 | 109 |
| 2017 | 22 | 126 |
| 2018 | 37 | 186 |
| 2019 | 34 | 274 |
| 2020 | 35 | 312 |
| 2021 | 36 | 387 |
| 2022 | 19 | 401 |
| 2023 | 39 | 556 |
| 2024 | 42 | 598 |
| 2025 | 26 | 595 |
Notable alumni
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Paul Walter Hauser
- Occupations
- television actorprofessional wrestleractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Paul Walter Hauser is an American actor and professional wrestler. He starred as murderer Larry Hall in the 2022 true crime miniseries Black Bird, for which he won a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, and is also known for his portrayal of Stingray in the Netflix series Cobra Kai. His breakout performance was as the title character in Clint Eastwood's drama film Richard Jewell in 2019. He has also provided the voice of Embarrassment in Pixar's Inside Out 2 in 2024. The following year, he portrayed Bruce Springsteen's recording engineer in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere and supervillain Harvey Elder / Mole Man in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. As an occasional professional wrestler, Hauser is signed to Major League Wrestling.
General info
| Alternative names | CUC Concordia University Chicago |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1864 |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 449 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7400 Augusta River Forest, Illinois, 60305-1499 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 7087718300 |