COVID-19 Response: All Fall 2020 courses will be offered 100% online. VIEW THE COVID-19 WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
Truth. Freedom. Vocation.
Your World Opens Up From Here
5 LCMS church professional undergraduate programs
90% students employed/enrolled in graduate programs within six months of graduation
20 minutes on the “L” to downtown Chicago
Degrees and Programs
Optimize your experience and prepare for a meaningful career with over 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Undergraduate Degrees
Expect individual care and attention as you build the foundation for your career and grow into the person God calls you to be.
Graduate Degrees
Integrate faith, values, academic excellence and professional experiences as you advance your education and your career through our Master's and Doctoral programs.
Online Programs
Balance your desire to pursue meaningful work with the realities of family and life through our flexible, high-quality online programs.
Vocation Meets Virtue
See how real CUC Students are making a difference in the world.
The financial aid I received made it possible for me to transfer here. After graduation, I want to be a teacher and a mentor for young first-generation students.
Francisco Peralta, BS ’19, Secondary Education-English
I get inspired by helping people unlock their potential. My professors have empowered me to live my dream. I want to show my gratitude by enabling others to live their dreams as well.
Ahmed Montasser, DBA ’20 (anticipated), Strategic Leadership specialization
The courses were flexible, the professors helped us improve and we were allowed to integrate our ideas into classroom work. All of that gave me guidance to pursue the career I wanted.
Maci Killman, BS and BA ’19, Journalism and Marketing, News Desk Assignment Editor, KOKH FOX 25 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
I learned so much from the coursework and was able to apply it to a new career path, where I am making a difference at a nonprofit that trains veterans to become software developers.
Alicia Boddy, MA ’17, Grant Writing, Management and Evaluation
The environment of homeschoolers is very similar to college. You have to study on your own and take initiative. Having professors who believe in you makes a world of difference.
Benjamin Simmons, BA ’23 (anticipated) Director of Christian Education
I passed my National Counselor Exam on the first try and landed a job immediately after graduation. This program prepares professional counselors to be catalysts for change.
Mike Gleason, MA ’17, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
A Thank You From Our Students
One of the defining characteristics of a Concordia-Chicago education is learning from and interacting with a highly-qualified, dedicated and caring faculty and staff. In the wake of COVID-19, CUC worked diligently to continue offering the same individualized attention in a virtual environment and our students noticed.
Faculty and staff were recently surprised by an unexpected, heart-felt thank you video initiated and produced by our students themselves. We’re proud to offer an experience that inspires our students to continue growing and learning as they come to fulfill their vocations.
But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself…
COVID-19 Response
University operations have been modified in response to COVID-19. The campus is closed to the public, but the University remains fully operational. All courses have transitioned to an e-learning environment through the Summer 2020 term.
Our Community
The CUC campus is rich with opportunities for you to get involved with student organizations, athletic teams, service leadership and more
Rooted In Lutheran Heritage
As a Christian university rooted in the Lutheran tradition, CUC cultivates within each of its students the ideals of a Christian life. Within that framework, students seek greater meaning in their spiritual and work lives, discovering ways to serve the greater good and mature in their faith.
Student Life
At CUC, you’ll become part of a close-knit community where you’ll be inspired, challenged and appreciated for your contributions.
Admission & Aid
CUC is one of the most affordable private universities in the Midwest, and we're committed to making college affordable for all.
International Students
Concordia University Chicago welcomes students from around the world who are seeking a Lutheran liberal arts education.
Recent News
University enrollment reaches historic high
In a time of great uncertainty for universities nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CUC is celebrating the institution’s largest-ever enrollment--6,490 students, a growth of 5% over last year.
U.S. News & World Report gives high marks to CUC for social mobility and ethnic diversity
U.S. News & World Report has recognized CUC as a Best Regional University – Midwest, Top Performer on Social Mobility, Best Value – Regional Universities Midwest, and listed for Best Ethnic Diversity and Most Economic Diversity among regional universities in the Midwest.
CUC to begin test-optional undergraduate admission policy
Concordia University Chicago will offer test-optional admission for domestic undergraduate students applying for the Fall 2021 term.