Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,370
Graduate Enrollment: 4,648
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 87.81%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 38.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 75.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 57.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 46.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 37.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 44.2%
Black: 13.2%
Hispanic: 33.9%
Asian: 2.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Black: 13.2%
Hispanic: 33.9%
Asian: 2.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,257
In-State tuition: $34,310Out-of-State tuition: $34,310
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,430 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,650 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,428 (2017)
Median Family Income: $46,286 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $244 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,006 |
| $30k-48k | $16,027 |
| $48k-75k | $17,462 |
| $75k-110k | $20,415 |
| $110k+ | $21,031 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 2%6-year graduation rate: 43%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,748 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 67.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 39.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 50.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $52,416 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $54,108 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 56 | $260 | $62,639 ($5,220) | $74,742 ($6,229) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 165 | $196 | $57,293 ($4,774) | $65,439 ($5,453) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 477 | $273 | $67,319 ($5,610) | $75,305 ($6,275) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 35 | $559 | $100,716 ($8,393) | $118,546 ($9,879) | |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 37 | $185 | $58,761 ($4,897) | $66,236 ($5,520) | |
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 30 | $539 | $67,200 ($5,600) | $66,588 ($5,549) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 38 | $23,250 | $236 | $41,885 ($3,490) | $50,576 ($4,215) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 64 | $286 | $52,612 ($4,384) | $57,794 ($4,816) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $41,576 ($3,465) | $45,973 ($3,831) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 101 | $218 | $54,805 ($4,567) | $65,593 ($5,466) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 23 | $52,544 ($4,379) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Gerontology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 41 | $26,166 | $244 | $34,564 ($2,880) | $50,212 ($4,184) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 185 | $246 | $47,312 ($3,943) | $55,901 ($4,658) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious Education. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $25,647 | $210 | $32,800 ($2,733) | $40,204 ($3,350) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 19 | $613 | $44,790 ($3,733) | ||
| Master's Degree | Human Services, General. | 29 | $426 | $52,820 ($4,402) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 9 | $27,000 | $252 | $34,810 ($2,901) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 12 | $31,407 ($2,617) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 39 | $28,162 | $196 | $59,796 ($4,983) | $68,206 ($5,684) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 13 | $75,269 ($6,272) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 53 | $24,000 | $246 | $39,591 ($3,299) | $53,028 ($4,419) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 203 | $382 | $61,308 ($5,109) | $69,164 ($5,764) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 25 | $34,419 | $238 | $48,859 ($4,072) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 26 | $55,684 ($4,640) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $37,386Full time faculty: 61%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $23,228,631 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $30,580,635 (2022)