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Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, ILPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Concordia University-Chicago is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of River Forest, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.3K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,623
Earnings 5yr: $136,386
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $110,620
Earnings 5yr: $123,439
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,318
Earnings 5yr: $76,150
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,060
Earnings 5yr: $81,115
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,000
Earnings 5yr: $81,887
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,446
Earnings 5yr: $81,395
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,256
Earnings 5yr: $72,304
Debt: $28,162
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,050
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $34,419
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,536
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,826
Earnings 5yr: $71,888
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,237
Earnings 5yr: $76,075
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,304
Earnings 5yr: $57,434
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,613
Earnings 5yr: $62,923
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,264
Earnings 5yr: $69,455
Debt: N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,111
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Services, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,757
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,309
Earnings 5yr: $50,705
Debt: $26,166
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,212
Earnings 5yr: $50,231
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,533
Earnings 5yr: $54,197
Debt: $24,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $52,739
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,436
In-State Tuition$37,488
Out-of-State Tuition$37,488
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
46%
Pell Grants
57%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,405
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,089
Completion Signals
36%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
61%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$61,554
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