Concordia University Chicago

River Forest, IL

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Concordia, founded in 1864, is a church-affiliated university. Its 40-acre campus is located in River Forest, 10 miles from Chicago.

Website: www.cuchicago.edu/

Private
Co-ed
1,477
Undergraduate
Students
(58.8%) 868 Women
(41.2%) 609 Men
4,494
Graduate
Students

Admission

Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
76% of 5,024 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA
3.00
SAT Math
500-580 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
540 average
490-590 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
23 average
20-25 range of middle 50%
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
$45,476
Tuition and Fees
$32,880
Room and Board
$9,996
Average Percent of Need Met
80%
Average Freshman Award
$26,336
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$28,280
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Academics

Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
188
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 26% of classes
10-19 students: 40% of classes
20-29 students: 25% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes
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Campus Life

River Forest Population
11,210
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
38% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Cougars
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.3% Asian
13.1% Black/African-American
33.2% Hispanic/Latino
3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
46.5% White
1.1% Unknown
International Students
3.5%
First-Year Students Returning
73.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
36.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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Freshman Admission Requirements

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English 4  
Mathematics 3  
Science 2 4
Foreign Language   2
Social Studies 2  
History   1
Academic Electives    

Examinations

Examinations
Exam Required Units Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required Not reported
SAT Only    
ACT Only    
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT    
SAT Subject Tests Only Considered if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy SAT: No policy as of now
ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

Admissions Office

Address
7400 Augusta Street
City, State, Zip
River Forest, IL 60305-1499
Phone
(877) 282-4422
Fax
(708) 209-3176
E-mail
admission@cuchicago.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
 
Early Decision Notification
 
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
 
Early Action Notification
 

Application Form

Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
General college preparatory program for degree seeking students required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate
76% of 5,024 applicants were admitted
Women
77% of 2,854 applicants were admitted
Men
75% of 2,170 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
476 (12%) of 3,818 admitted students enrolled
Women
317 (14%) of 2,197 admitted students enrolled
Men
266 (16%) of 1,621 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate
 
Early Action Admission Rate
 
Students Offered Wait List
 
Students Accepting Wait List Position
 
Students Admitted From Wait List
 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA
3.00
3.75 and Above
12%
3.50 - 3.74
8%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
29%
2.00 - 2.49
20%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math
500-580 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2%
Score of 600 - 700
17%
Score of 500 - 600
56%
Score of 400 - 500
24%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW
540 average
490-590 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
21%
Score of 500 - 600
49%
Score of 400 - 500
26%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite
23 average
20-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
8%
Score of 24 - 29
27%
Score of 18 - 23
59%
Score of 12 - 17
6%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 0%
Top quarter: 0%
Top half: 0%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
$45,476
Tuition and Fees
$32,880
Room and Board
$9,996
Books and Supplies
$1,200
Other Expenses
$1,400
Payment Plans
Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Priority deadline December 1
Final deadline June 1
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning December 15
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001666		 Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
321 (97.8%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
305 (91.4%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
305 (99.4%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
42 (21.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
80%
Average Award
$26,336
Need-Based Gift
Received by 305 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,770
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 237 (70.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,530
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 31 (15.8%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
22 (10.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $20,343

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
1,193 (93.1%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
1,113 (93.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,110 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
152 (17.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
76%
Average Award
$23,201
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,085 (97.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,232
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 866 (75.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,473
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 99 (11.8%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
160 (11.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,830

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
83%
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$28,280
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans
 
Other Loans
 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available
None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Religion/Biblical Studies
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Music
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Religious Affiliation
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Not reported
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors

  • Accounting
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Art Therapy/Therapist
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business/Corporate Communications
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Chemistry, General
  • Computer Teacher Education
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminology
  • Digital Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • General Studies
  • Geography
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • History Teacher Education
  • History, General
  • Journalism
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Microbiology, General
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music, General
  • Natural Sciences
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Pre-Nursing Studies
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Religious Education
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Science Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Education, Parks and recreation
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not reported
Math/Science
Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

Full-Time Faculty
188
Part-Time Faculty
341
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
27%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 26% of classes
10-19 students: 40% of classes
20-29 students: 25% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
Not reported

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
 
Sophomore Standing
Not reported

Academic Resources

Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
160,080
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction
 
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Not reported
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts, Master of Church Music

Master's Programs of Study

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Gerontology
  • Music
  • Religion

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

  • Not reported

Location and Setting

River Forest Population
11,210
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago
Campus Size
40 acres

Weather

Temperature
12.9 average low in January, 79.6 average high in September
Rain
125 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map
Map
Nearest Bus Station
15 mile(s) from campus in Chicago
Nearest Train Station
15 mile(s) from campus in Chicago

Housing

College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students in College Housing
38% of all students
Housing Requirements
 
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
62%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
emergency call boxes

Personal Support Services

Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered

Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Cougars
School Colors
Maroon and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sports Women Men
Offered Scholarships Offered Scholarships
Basketball x   x  
Cheerleading x      
Cross-Country Running x   x  
Football     x  
Lacrosse x   x  
Soccer x   x  
Tennis x   x  
Track And Field x   x  
Volleyball x      
Women's Sports Offered Scholarships
Basketball x  
Cheerleading x  
Cross-Country Running x  
Football    
Lacrosse x  
Soccer x  
Tennis x  
Track And Field x  
Volleyball x  
Mens's Sports Offered Scholarships
Basketball x  
Cheerleading    
Cross-Country Running x  
Football x  
Lacrosse x  
Soccer x  
Tennis x  
Track And Field x  
Volleyball    
Women's Club Sports
 
Men's Club Sports
 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
 

Student Activities

Activities and Organizations
choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, campus ministry, college life, student government association, campus activities board, art club
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
ROTC
 

Student Body

Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
1,477
Women
868 (58.8%)
Men
609 (41.2%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
1,366
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.3% Asian
13.1% Black/African-American
33.2% Hispanic/Latino
3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
46.5% White
1.1% Unknown
International Students.
3.5%
Average Age
22
All Graduate Students
4,494

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

First-Year Students Returning
73.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
36.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
46.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
48.0%

After Graduation

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported

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