Concordia University-Chicago

Private

River Forest, IL

Concordia University-Chicago, in River Forest, IL, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,323 students. Concordia University-Chicago is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 93%. Its highest-earning reported major is Health and Medical Administrative Services (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $73,256/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate93%

SAT rangeNot reported

ACT rangeNot reported

Undergrads1,323

Yield (admits who enroll)7%

Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$45,383

4-year grad rate41%

Median earnings, 10yr out$54,089

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans57%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out59%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Human Resources Management and Services$72,050/yr

Business Administration, Management and Operations$54,533/yr

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Communication and Media Studies$43,071/yr

Education

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$55,212/yr

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,532/yr

Health Professions and Related Programs

Health and Medical Administrative Services$73,256/yr

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$55,309/yr

Psychology

Psychology, General$46,590/yr

Social Sciences

Criminology$50,897/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity651

Typical room charge$6,550

Typical board charge$4,212

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired

Class rankNot considered

RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Concordia University-Chicago's acceptance rate?

Concordia University-Chicago in River Forest, IL admits approximately 93% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

How much does Concordia University-Chicago cost?

Concordia University-Chicago's total cost of attendance is reported at $45,383 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Concordia University-Chicago require students to live on campus?

No -- Concordia University-Chicago doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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