Concordia University - Chicago: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4594 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1279 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1202 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #2 of 2 | In River Forest |
| #3405 of 3,630 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 1,328
- Graduates
- 4,026
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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% | 92% | 94% |
| Applicants | 4,296 | 2,049 | 2,247 |
| Admissions | 3,997 | 1,879 | 2,118 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 267 | 161 | 106 |
1,036 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,582 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 | 2782 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 895 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 854 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 281 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 214 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 174 (3%) |
| Asian | 129 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Concordia University - Chicago is $18,832 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 | $15,860 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,294 |
| $48-75K | $17,776 |
| $75-110K | $19,491 |
| $110K+ | $22,774 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,944 | $9,399 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,944 | $9,399 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,944 | $9,399 |
| Fee in-district | $1,020 | $306 |
| Fee in-state | $1,020 | $306 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,020 | $306 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 651 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,762 |
| Room charge | $6,550 |
| Meal charge | $4,212 |
Concordia University - Chicago majors
Concordia University - Chicago has granted 298 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 1,244 master's across 34 programs, and 158 doctorate degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Concordia University - Chicago.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 260 | 56 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 49 | 188 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 148 | 8 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 73 | 3 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 73 | 9 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 72 | 9 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | 22 | 27 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 60 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 40 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 38 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 17 | 19 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 35 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 32 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 32 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 30 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | 15 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | 16 | 2 |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 10 | 17 | |
| Psychology, General | 21 | 4 | |
| Research and Development Management | 23 | ||
| Gerontology | 16 | 5 | |
| Administration of Special Education | 10 | 3 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 12 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | 6 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Human Services, General | 8 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 6 | ||
| Criminology | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Religious Education | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | ||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 2 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Knowledge Management | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 1 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 298 | 1,244 | 158 |
Concordia University - Chicago has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 41% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Concordia University - Chicago has published 374 scientific papers with 2,481 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 0 | 9 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 2 | 10 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 10 |
| 2001 | 0 | 11 |
| 2002 | 1 | 19 |
| 2003 | 1 | 37 |
| 2004 | 3 | 23 |
| 2005 | 0 | 20 |
| 2006 | 4 | 29 |
| 2007 | 2 | 25 |
| 2008 | 4 | 35 |
| 2009 | 5 | 33 |
| 2010 | 6 | 42 |
| 2011 | 6 | 37 |
| 2012 | 13 | 44 |
| 2013 | 22 | 36 |
| 2014 | 15 | 48 |
| 2015 | 19 | 75 |
| 2016 | 24 | 92 |
| 2017 | 20 | 114 |
| 2018 | 34 | 158 |
| 2019 | 36 | 219 |
| 2020 | 31 | 238 |
| 2021 | 36 | 297 |
| 2022 | 17 | 306 |
| 2023 | 33 | 319 |
Notable alumni
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Paul Walter Hauser
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Paul Walter Hauser is an American actor and musician. He played supporting roles in the films I, Tonya (2017), BlacKkKlansman (2018), Late Night (2019), Da 5 Bloods (2020), and Cruella (2021). In 2019, Hauser had his breakout performance as the title character in Clint Eastwood's drama film Richard Jewell. Hauser starred as murderer Larry Hall in the 2022 miniseries Black Bird, for which he won a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
General info
| Alternative names | CUC Concordia University Chicago |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1864 |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 508 |
| 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 |