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
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
 
 
 
Concordia University Campus Map
 
    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
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,1481,6382,786
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
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam4312%
ACT ® Exam34093%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460580
SAT ® Math460570
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1825
ACT ® Math1824
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 Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving77%33%33%100%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,823$4,296$4,688$10,662
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.8%3.2%1.9%
Number in Default452619
Number in Repayment9197911,000
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
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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2009-102008-092007-08
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
Note:
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.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-2--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-4--
Business Administration-10--
Marketing-8--
Organizational Behavior Studies-20--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-15--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-1--
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-1--
Computer Teacher Education----
Counseling and Guidance Services--26-
Curriculum and Instruction--465-
Early Childhood Education-11--
Education----
Education, Other----
Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision----
Elementary Education-4321-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-4--
Foreign Language Teacher Education----
Mathematics Teacher Education-2--
Music Teacher Education-4--
Physical Education-4--
Reading Teacher Education--183-
Science Teacher Education----
Secondary Education--15-
Social Science Teacher Education-4--
Special Education Teaching-4--
Superintendency and Educational System Administration--524-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other----
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-11--
Speech-11--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Ancient Eastern Biblical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics-4--
Spanish Language and Literature----
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training----
Nursing----
 
History
History-3--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-1--
Gerontology--1-
Mathematics and Computer Science----
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-1--
Liberal Arts--2-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-3--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science----
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy----
Religious Studies----
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-1--
Geology and Earth Science----
Physical Sciences----
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology--8-
Psychology-202-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services--5-
Public Administration and Social Service, Other----
Social Work-7--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-14--
 
Social Sciences
Criminology----
Geography----
Political Science-4--
Sociology-1--
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious Education--1-
Religious, Sacred Music--1-
Theology-8--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art-6--
Music-2--
Art Studies-3--
Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other-1--
 
 
    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
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien140.3%
American Indian120.2%
Black75915%
Asian782%
Hispanic48910%
White3,14362%
Unknown55411%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18290.6%
Ages 18-1951610%
Ages 20-213828%
Ages 22-2452510%
Ages 25-291,33726%
Ages 30-3465813%
Ages 35-3952610%
Ages 40-4967413%
Ages 50-653848%
Age Over 6590.2%
Age Unknown90.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees865329536
Faculty Status636116520
Tenured Faculty2727-
Graduate Assistants16-16
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service633113520
Primarily Instruction633113520
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3434-
Other Professionals1221166
Technical and/or Paraprofessional766610
Clerical And Secretarial50419
Skilled Crafts88-
Service and/or Maintenance18171
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes343228115
Unduplicated Athletes29820098
Baseball3535-
Basketball342014
Football8585-
Soccer432617
Softball14-14
Tennis1468
Track and Field, Indoor311813
Track and Field, Outdoor442519
Track and Field, X-Country20137
Volleyball23-23
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$32,503$27,396
Assistant Coaches-$9,941$2,102
 
Coaches
All Coaches572829
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Soccer624
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches413
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Indoor826
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches615
Track and Field, Outdoor826
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches615
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students48%
 
By Gender
Male38%
Female56%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
Black15%
Asian67%
Hispanic36%
White55%
Unknown19%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less39%
5 Years45%
6 Years48%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary1-
On Campus
Burglary108
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