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Concordia University-Chicago
Admission at Concordia University-Chicago is close to open (92.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $54,089 median earnings below before the application.
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Concordia University-Chicago occupies suburban River Forest, IL — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Health and Medical Administrative Services, where graduates median $73,256 four years out. 45.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,323 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 60.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Concordia University-Chicago received 4,607 applications and admitted 4,301 (93.4%), with 327 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Concordia University-Chicago's 92.8% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Concordia University-Chicago compares
| Concordia University-Chicago | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 92.8% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,488 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,089 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
At $54,089, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,572). Look at Concordia University-Chicago's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,488 regardless of where you're from. At Concordia University-Chicago, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,323 — Concordia University-Chicago is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Concordia University-Chicago students — 36.5% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Concordia University-Chicago
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,256 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,050 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,309 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $55,212 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,533 |
| Criminology | $50,897 |
| Psychology, General | $46,590 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,532 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,071 |
Median earnings for these 9 Concordia University-Chicago programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,089 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 46 additional Concordia University-Chicago programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Concordia University-Chicago?
Concordia University-Chicago doesn't look at test scores; its 92.8% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Concordia University-Chicago's acceptance rate?
93.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,301 admitted from 4,607 applicants.
How much does Concordia University-Chicago cost?
At Concordia University-Chicago, published tuition is $37,488 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Concordia University-Chicago's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Concordia University-Chicago graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,089 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Columbia College Chicago — 89.5% admitted
- Graham Hospital School of Nursing — 100% admitted
- Greenville University — 97.5% admitted
- Benedictine University — 95.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.