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PROFILE INFORMATION
Undergraduate University Profile Concordia's Long-Standing Tradition
Concordia University Chicago was founded in 1864 as a college for teachers. In 1913, the University relocated to River Forest, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, where it occupies 40 tree-lined acres. Today, Concordia University Chicago is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, and the College of Graduate and Innovative Programs.
These four colleges offer more than 60 areas of study. The educational programs a re open to all students without regard to age, sex, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, or handicap.
School Type * Private, liberal arts-based university, affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod * 4-Year * Co-educational * NCAA Division III
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC) - Member, North Central Association, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, National Association of Schools of Music Academic Calendar Concordia University Chicago's academic calendar includes three semesters: fall, spring and summer sessions. For some courses, a May term also is offered.
General Undergraduate Information
Average Class Size: 20 Men and Women: 535/715
Campus Housing: * 77% of freshmen live on campus
Financial Assistance:
* 100 percent of full-time students receive financial assistance
Enrollment
* Undergraduate: 1,250
Concordia University Chicago's undergraduate students benefit from a college with a strong sense of community. Concordia students are involved and they participate. The small college environment provides the perfect backdrop for students to pursue more than one interest. Opportunities for athletics, theatre, music performance, leadership and service are just a few.
* Graduate: 3,777
The vast majority of graduate students are enrolled in programs at sites other than the main university campus in River Forest. Programs most in demand enroll current high school educators who are pursuing master’s degree work in educational fields.
* Total Number of Students: 5,027
Concordia University Chicago Freshman Profile Academic Profile Average ACT Composite: 22.0 * 25th Percentile: 19 * 75th Percentile: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1030 * 25th Percentile: 930 * 75th Percentile: 1120
Home State: * 65% Illinois students * 35% Out-of-state students * 22 States represented
Ethnic/Racial Background:
* 12% African-American * 2% Asian or Pacific Islander * 67% Caucasian * 16% Hispanic * 2% Other * 1% Did not report
Annual Tuition and Fees
Tuition: $23,918 Room and Board: $8,000 Required Fees: $663
Total Fixed Cost: $32,581
Tuition and Fees stated are for 2010-2011.
Admission Concordia University Chicago is on a rolling admission system. Applicants will be notified of the admission decision within one week of receipt of all required documents.
Freshman Minimum Admission Standards*: * ACT Composite: 20 * SAT Combined Verbal and Mathematics: 950 * High School GPA: 2.0
Required Admission Documents:
Freshman Students: * Application for Admission * Official ACT or SAT Test Scores * Official High School Transcript
Transfer Students: * Application for Admission * Official transcripts of all college work, from EACH institution attended * Evidence of Good Academic Standing (cumulative 2.0 GPA for all coursework)
15 High School Units Required: One Unit = One Year of Credit * English 4 Units * Mathematics**: 3 Units * Science***: 2 Units, Lab Science * Social Science: 2 Units
Students who do not meet the minimum admission requirements may contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission for more information. ** Including one unit of algebra, and one unit of geometry or equivalent. *** Including one year of biology, chemistry, physics or equivalent.
Concordia University Chicago - 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, IL 60305-1499 - 877.CUChicago (877.282.4422) - Admission@CUChicago.edu CUChicago.edu 8M 2009 Rev. 09.09
