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

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

In-State Tuition

$23,455

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,455

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

5,049

CU Chicago Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,153
Freshman Class
360
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
5,049

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
22%
Graduate
78%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

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

In-State
65%
Out-of-State
35%

Gender of Students

Women
53%
Men
47%

Ethnic Diversity

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

Students State Origin

Illinois
65%
Wisconsin
9%
Michigan
6%
Indiana
4%
Missouri
2%
Other
14%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%