Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, Illinois · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$18,436
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
36.5%
Admission rate
93%
Undergrad size
1,323
In-state tuition
$37,488
Out-of-state tuition
$37,488
Cost of attendance
$45,383
Median earnings (10y)
$54,089
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 60.5%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (30%), social sciences (25%), business (15%).
- STEM4%
- Health11%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services30%
- Parks & recreation30.5%~403 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education15.8%~208 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business15.1%~199 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions11.3%~149 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology5.8%~77 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.1%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology2.7%~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.7%~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.4%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences1.4%~18 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.3%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 626 | $64,893 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 464 | $46,413 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 273 | $55,265 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 200 | $56,219 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 193 | $33,679 | $26,166 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 140 | $50,366 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 139 | $111,823 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 129 | $86,536 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 120 | $53,650 | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 88 | $59,510 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 86 | $60,778 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 82 | $53,253 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 73 | $42,282 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Doctoral | 67 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 60 | $39,283 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 52 | $35,283 | $25,647 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | 49 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 45 | $53,948 | $28,162 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 37 | $43,969 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 30 | $74,135 | $34,419 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 29 | $37,339 | $24,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | 25 | — | — |
| Gerontology. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 20 | $56,837 | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Doctoral | 16 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 16 | $27,539 | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Graduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Master's | 10 | $52,936 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 10 | $45,742 | — |
| Gerontology. | Doctoral | 10 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Concordia University-Chicago
Concordia University-Chicago is a mid-sized institution located in River Forest, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,323 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Parks & recreation, Education, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Concordia University-Chicago — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,436 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $37,488 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $45,383 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 36.5%, a average completion outcome. 60.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,089 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Concordia University-Chicago confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Parks & recreation, Education, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (30% of credentials), social sciences (25% of credentials), business (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Concordia University-Chicago accepts 93% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in River Forest, Illinois (suburb), Concordia University-Chicago draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Concordia University-Chicago
Q.How much does Concordia University-Chicago cost?
The average net price at Concordia University-Chicago is $18,436 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $45,383.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Concordia University-Chicago?
Concordia University-Chicago has a 6-year graduation rate of 36.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Concordia University-Chicago?
Concordia University-Chicago admits 93% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Concordia University-Chicago graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Concordia University-Chicago graduate earns $54,089 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Concordia University-Chicago?
Published tuition is $37,488 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Concordia University-Chicago located?
Concordia University-Chicago is located in River Forest, Illinois (ZIP 60305).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Concordia University-Chicago at their official website.