CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (Concordia University Chicago)
- 7400 Augusta
- River Forest, IL 60305
- OPEID College Code: 00166600
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- General Phone: (708) 771-8300
- President: Dr. John Johnson
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 5,049
- College Alias: Concordia University Chicago
- College Mascot: Cougars
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Concordia University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Website
- www.cuchicago.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cuchicago.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,148 | 1,638 | 2,786 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 574 (50%) | 878 (54%) | 1,452 (52%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 171 (30%) | 189 (22%) | 360 (25%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 43 | 12% |
| ACT ® Exam | 340 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Concordia University Chicago Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 77% | 33% | 33% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,823 | $4,296 | $4,688 | $10,662 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 45 | 26 | 19 |
| Number in Repayment | 919 | 791 | 1,000 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $23,455 | $22,390 | $21,320 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $23,455 | $22,390 | $21,320 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,455 | $22,390 | $21,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,700 | $7,350 | $6,992 |
| Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,850 | $4,500 | $2,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,400 | $1,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,400 | $1,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $33,755 | $32,340 | $30,412 |
| In-State | $33,755 | $32,340 | $30,412 |
| Out of State | $33,755 | $32,340 | $30,412 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $32,205 | $29,490 | $25,920 |
| In-State | $32,205 | $29,490 | $25,920 |
| Out of State | $32,205 | $29,490 | $25,920 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $26,355 | $24,990 | $23,420 |
| In-State | $26,355 | $24,990 | $23,420 |
| Out of State | $26,355 | $24,990 | $23,420 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,049 Undergraduate: 1,270 Graduate: 3,779
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,305 Female: 3,744
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 544 Female: 726
- Graduate Gender Male: 761 Female: 3,018
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,681 Part-Time: 3,368
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,180 Part-Time: 90
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 501 Part-Time: 3,278
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 14 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 12 | 0.2% |
| Black | 759 | 15% |
| Asian | 78 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 10% |
| White | 3,143 | 62% |
| Unknown | 554 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 29 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 516 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 382 | 8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 525 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,337 | 26% |
| Ages 30-34 | 658 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 526 | 10% |
| Ages 40-49 | 674 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 384 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 9 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 865 | 329 | 536 |
| Faculty Status | 636 | 116 | 520 |
| Tenured Faculty | 27 | 27 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 16 | - | 16 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 633 | 113 | 520 |
| Primarily Instruction | 633 | 113 | 520 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 34 | - |
| Other Professionals | 122 | 116 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 76 | 66 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 50 | 41 | 9 |
| Skilled Crafts | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 18 | 17 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,758 (113) | $98,137 (49) | $55,093 (64) |
| Professor | $132,488 (29) | $180,064 (17) | $65,087 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $59,450 (37) | $61,084 (14) | $58,456 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,784 (47) | $49,580 (18) | $48,290 (29) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,349 (113) | $80,296 (49) | $45,077 (64) |
| Professor | $108,401 (29) | $147,329 (17) | $53,254 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $48,642 (37) | $49,979 (14) | $47,829 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,915 (47) | $40,567 (18) | $39,511 (29) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 343 | 228 | 115 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 298 | 200 | 98 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| Football | 85 | 85 | - |
| Soccer | 43 | 26 | 17 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $32,503 | $27,396 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,941 | $2,102 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 57 | 28 | 29 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 15% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 55% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 39% |
| 5 Years | 45% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 10 | 8 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
