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Campus & Student Life at Concordia University, Chicago

Home to about 1,538 undergraduates in 2020, Concordia University, Chicago is a private university located in River Forest, Illinois. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Concordia University, Chicago offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Concordia University, Chicago can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Concordia University, Chicago Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Concordia University, Chicago is Affiliated With the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Colleges and Universities.

Concordia University, Chicago Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Concordia University, Chicago. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Concordia University, Chicago Disability Services.

Concordia University, Chicago offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Concordia University, Chicago does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Concordia University, Chicago

Concordia University, Chicago offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Concordia University, Chicago

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Concordia University, Chicago

There were 1,538 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,284 (83.5%). Part-time attendance was 254 (16.5%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,2842541,538

Concordia University, Chicago is Ranked #300 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Concordia University, Chicago receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Concordia University, Chicago #300 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Concordia University, Chicago

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Concordia University, Chicago by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Concordia University, Chicago Diversity Guide.

Concordia University, Chicago Competes in the NCAA

Concordia University, Chicago has a total of 399 student athletes, 266 men and 133 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$2,293,887
Total Expenses (all teams)$2,285,202
Net$8,685

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Concordia University, Chicago Athletics

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