Overview

Concordia University Chicago is a University institution located in River Forest, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 7400 Augusta Street
River Forest, IL  60305
United States

Contact Ms. Gwen Kanelos
Director of Admission
Email: gwen.kanelos@cuchicago.edu
Phone: 708-209-3101
Fax: 708-209-3473

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Microbiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/corporate Communications, General
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Education
Religious/sacred Music
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,576

Applied

4,270

Accepted

1,340

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,438

Females Applied

2,309

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,138

Males Applied

1,961

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.2

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay One recommendation
Other requirements:	General college preparatory program for degree seeking students

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

36,430

Private

Fees

1,058

Full-time student fees

11,510

Room & board

6,550

Room only

Financial Aid

26,072

Avg. Financial Aid Package

29,857

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,702

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,956

Avg. Loan Aid

19,208

Avg. Grant Aid

22,736

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,340

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

40%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	34.23%
Black or African American	12.93%
White or Caucasian	42.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.52%
Asian	2.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.3%
Two or more races	5.08%
Other	1.57%

Gender

Male (47.69%)

Female (52.09%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	34%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Opening Service BBQ, Midnight Breakfast (fall and spring) and Homecoming Carnival

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Ministry, College Life, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board and Art Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
emergency call boxes

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

397

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 77

Part-time - 320

Male - 183

Female - 214