Concordia Fact Book
For over 140 years Concordia University has been committed to providing a quality Christian liberal arts education in the Lutheran tradition.
Concordia University was founded in 1864 in Addison, Illinois to help equip students to be successful educators. The University moved in 1913 to its beautiful, tree-lined 40-acre campus in River Forest, Illinois, an upscale, suburban community 10 miles west of downtown Chicago with access to the excitement and opportunities of an international city and the warmth of a small town.
Check out these facts about Concordia University Chicago!
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) - Member, North Central Association
(800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(202) 466-7496
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
(703) 535-5990
National Association of Schools of Music
(703) 437-0700
Concordia University Majors and Degree Programs
College of Business
College of Arts and Sciences
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College of Education
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Tuition and Fees 2008-2009
| Tuition (flat rate based on 12-19 hours) |
$21,950 |
| Room and Board | $7,350 |
| Technology Fee | $200 |
| Student Activity Fee | $240 |
| Part-time Tuition | $685/credit hour |
Affording college is a challenge that requires a great deal of planning and preparation. The staff in the Office of Student Financial Planning will be happy to work with you to determine eligibility for additional financial resources.
Enrollment: Fall 2007
| Undergraduate | 1,121 |
| Graduate | 3,005 |
| Total Enrollment | 4,126 |
Academic Profile of Freshman Class (2007 Entry Term)
GPA: 3.16 average on 4.0 scale
ACT scores: 22.64 average
SAT scores: 1060 average
High School Rank: 63.49% average
Academic Year
Concordia's academic calendar includes two semesters and a summer session. For some courses, a May term is also offered.
Student to Faculty Ratio
17:1
Average Class Size
20
Financial Assistance
100% of full-time undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance based on
need, merit, background and/or academic program.
Student Body
Our students represent nearly 40 states and a dozen countries. 33%
of our students are from states other than Illinois.
About 70% of undergraduates live on campus in one of our six residence halls, complete with cable TV and with individual Internet hookups, phone numbers, and voice mailboxes for each student.
Facilities
Christopher Resource Center
Early Childhood Center
Five Computer Labs (one open 24 hours a day)
Center for Social Research in the Church
Klinck Memorial Library (142,000 volumes; 480,000 microforms)
Indoor Swimming Pool
Ferguson Art Gallery
Human Performance Library
Spiritual Growth
Daily worship (Chapel)
Resonanz (formerly Chapel Band)
Retreat programs
Prayer groups
Small group bible studies
Concordia Youth Ministry
Urban ministry and volunteer activities
Special worship opportunities
Athletics
The Concordia Cougars compete in the NCAA Division III.
| Men Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Soccer Tennis Track and Field |
Women Basketball Cross Country Softball Soccer Tennis Track and Field Volleyball |
| Intramural Sports Basketball Cross Country Flag Football Floor Hockey Frisbee Golf Kickball Soccer |
Softball Swimming Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Wiffle-ball |
Musical Groups
Chamber Orchestra
Cougar Band
Jazz Band
Kapelle
Laudate (Women's Choral Ensemble)
Männerchor (Men's Choral Ensemble)
Résonanz (formerly Chapel Band)
Schola Cantorum
University Band
University Handbell Choirs
Wind Symphony
Don't take our word for it, see what our graduates have
to say about Concordia University!
According to a survey conducted by an independent research firm*, a Concordia
University education is exceptional. Concordia University gives
our students a quality education, in a nurturing environment that builds confidence
and leadership:
*300 Concordia University alumni were surveyed and their responses were compared with graduates of other Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod colleges, other Illinois private colleges and national flagship public universities.
Our graduates are recognized for their quality Concordia
education.
Graduate Schools Recently Attended by Concordia Graduates (Partial
Listing)
Adler Institute of Psychology
Brown University
Concordia Seminaries
Emory University
Northwestern University
Purdue University
University of Illinois, Champaign
University of Minnesota Medical School
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Washington University
Recent Internship Sites for Concordia Students (Partial
Listing)
Ameritech Fitness Center
Amoco Corporation
Accenture
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
CBS Television
Chicago Cultural Center
Drake Hotel
Fox 32 Television
Gottlieb Health and Fitness Center
National Center for Prevention of Child Abuse
Pro Sport Training Rehabilitation
State of Illinois Department of Banks and Real Estate
Social Security Administration
WGN Radio
WJMK - FM Radio
Walgreens
The White House
Employers of Recent Graduates within Six Months of Graduation
(Partial Listing)
Abbott Laboratories
Adler Planetarium
Allstate Insurance
Ameritech
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Brookfield Zoo
Catholic Charities
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Coca-Cola
IBM Global
Lucent Technologies
Lutheran Child and Family Services
Lutheran World Mission
Mayo Clinic
Micron Technologies
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Rush Presbyterian/St. Luke Medical Center
Stanford University Hospital
Tokyo Auction Company
University of Chicago Hospitals
U.S. Census Bureau
Walt Disney World
