CU Chicago Description

For those of you looking to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in River Forest, Illinois, Concordia University may be the place for you. The school provides not only a great education, but also academic and recreational clubs, sports teams, faith services, and arts programs like art galleries, theater and musical performances.

Concordia features a wide selection of programs in the arts, sciences, business, and more. That includes common programs like Art, Marketing, and Psychology, but also includes unique programs like Deaconess Studies.

The financial aid office is ready to help you discover ways to cover the costs of tuition, books, and other expenses through forms like the FAFSA, which may earn you federal grants and loans if you qualify.

Even if you haven’t been planning your dream career up to this point, the career service center can prepare you for the working world. Counselors can help you explore possible careers, write a resume and prepare for job interviews.

Quick Facts about Concordia University, River Forest

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Cougars

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$24,944

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,944

Retention Rate

69%

Enrollment

5,000

Year Established

1864

CU Chicago Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,153
Freshman Class
307
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
5,000

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
23%
Graduate
77%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
68%
Out-of-State
32%

Gender of Students

Women
61%
Men
39%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
15%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
62%
Latino
9%
Other
13%

Students State Origin

Illinois
68%
Wisconsin
10%
Michigan
6%
Indiana
4%
Missouri
2%
Other
10%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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