Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school45%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$36,258
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,258
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,140
Avg Off-Campus Living
$7,650
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$47,398
Net price (after aid)$16,774
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,573
$30k – $48k$14,000
$48k – $75k$17,318
$75k – $110k$19,478
$110k+$23,731
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,089
Median debt at graduation$23,000
Est. monthly loan payment$244
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants45%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans59%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
47%
Freshman Retention
63%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$36.3k
Net price
$16.8k
Pell
45%
above avg
Median debt
$23k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$54.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceWeb DevelopmentCybersecuritySoftware Engineering
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Arts & Humanities
HistoryMusicEnglish Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
783 - 1032
ACT range
16 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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About Concordia University-Chicago
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- Where is Concordia University-Chicago located?
- Concordia University-Chicago is located in River Forest, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Concordia University-Chicago?
- Concordia University-Chicago is a private university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Concordia University-Chicago?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Concordia University-Chicago is approximately 93%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Concordia University-Chicago?
- Concordia University-Chicago's published in-state tuition is approximately $36,258 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Concordia University-Chicago?
- Concordia University-Chicago reports total enrollment of approximately 5,026 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Concordia University-Chicago?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Concordia University-Chicago.
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