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Concordia University
- 7400 Augusta
- River Forest, IL 60305
- OPEID College Code: 00166600
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- General Phone: (708) 771-8300
- President: Dr. John Johnson
- Website: www.cuchicago.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,126
- College Mascot: Cougars
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cuchicago.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 568 | 596 | 1,164 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 317 (56%) | 374 (63%) | 691 (59%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 105 (33%) | 125 (33%) | 230 (33%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 50 | 22% |
| ACT ® Exam | 210 | 91% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 83% | 33% | 36% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,158 | $3,759 | $4,259 | $8,360 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Number in Default | 19 | 25 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,000 | 625 | 420 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,320 | $20,300 | $19,500 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,320 | $20,300 | $19,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,992 | $6,600 | $6,300 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,412 | $29,000 | $27,900 |
| Out of State | $30,412 | $29,000 | $27,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $25,920 | $24,900 | $24,100 |
| Out of State | $25,920 | $24,900 | $24,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $23,420 | $22,400 | $21,600 |
| Out of State | $23,420 | $22,400 | $21,600 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,126 Undergraduate: 1,121 Graduate: 3,005
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,022 Female: 3,104
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 430 Female: 691
- Graduate Gender Male: 592 Female: 2,413
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,377 Part-Time: 2,749
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 976 Part-Time: 145
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 401 Part-Time: 2,604
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Black | 558 | 14% |
| Asian | 74 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 343 | 8% |
| White | 2,653 | 64% |
| Unknown | 488 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 67 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 374 | 9% |
| Ages 20-21 | 376 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 435 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,066 | 26% |
| Ages 30-34 | 553 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 380 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 497 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 352 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 9 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 731 | 308 | 423 |
| Faculty Status | 499 | 100 | 399 |
| Tenured Faculty | 28 | 28 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 21 | - | 21 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 496 | 97 | 399 |
| Primarily Instruction | 496 | 97 | 399 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 36 | 36 | - |
| Other Professionals | 119 | 110 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 80 | 65 | 15 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 54 | 41 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 18 | 16 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,283 (97) | $54,865 (41) | $50,392 (56) |
| Professor | $60,604 (23) | $61,306 (14) | $59,511 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $56,116 (29) | $55,586 (15) | $56,684 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,560 (45) | $46,451 (12) | $45,236 (33) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,778 (97) | $44,891 (41) | $41,231 (56) |
| Professor | $49,586 (23) | $50,161 (14) | $48,692 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $45,914 (29) | $45,481 (15) | $46,379 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $37,277 (45) | $38,006 (12) | $37,012 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 265 | 173 | 92 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 247 | 160 | 87 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 36 | 22 | 14 |
| Football | 67 | 67 | - |
| Soccer | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Tennis | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,119 | $26,389 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,063 | $1,983 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 27 | 15 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Cross Country | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 53% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 6% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| White | 57% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 41% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 8 | 14 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 5 |
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