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Concordia is in River Forest, Illinois. River Forest is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod college. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Concordia include education and teaching.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Concordia scored at least 640 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 450 to 660 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Concordia are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,783 students study at the school (in 2005). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Concordia.
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Concordia makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"http://www.curf.edu/about_concordia/mission_statement.asp"
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University
7400 Augusta
River Forest, IL 60305-1499
General Phone: (708) 771-8300
Admissions Phone: (708) 209-3104
Financial Aid Phone: (708) 209-3115
Concordia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 216 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, superintendency and administration, early childhood education, secondary teaching, reading teaching, English teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 63 | organizational behavior, business management, marketing, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | English, Biblical languages, history, sociology, political science, general studies, speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | social service professions, social work |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | theology, religious music, religious education, philosophy, religion |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminology |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Science | 1 | chemistry, physical sciences, biology, geology, biological and physical sciences |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | stagecraft |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 162 | 21 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Concordia had a total enrollment of 2,783 students (1,787 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 35% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 58% |
| Michigan | 8% |
| Indiana | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 6% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 745 of its 1,787 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of River Forest, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,415 | 826 | 58% | 299 | 36% |
| Men | 548 | 328 | 60% | 129 | 39% |
| Women | 867 | 498 | 57% | 170 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (708) 209-3104
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,500 |
| Room and board | $ 6,300 |
| Room charge | $ 2,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 166600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (708) 209-3115
Concordia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $54,349 | 8 | $52,553 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $50,684 | 8 | $46,790 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $40,020 | 18 | $41,567 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $50,059 | 34 | $45,381 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
| Track | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concordia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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