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Concordia University, also referred to as Concordia University Chicago, is located in Augusta St. River Forest, Illinois, United States. It was established in the year 1864 and formerly known as Concordia Teachers College. Concordia University is the oldest institution under the Concordia University System. Concordia University-River Forest offers degree programs to students through the following colleges:
The athletic teams of Concordia University-River Forest are nicknamed the Cougars. Male students participate in a wide variety of sports including basketball, baseball, football, track and field, cross country, tennis, and soccer. Female students participate in softball, soccer, basketball, cross country, track and field, tennis, volleyball, and spirit groups.
Concordia is located in River Forest, IL (a large suburb). The school is a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod school. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Concordia is known for its programs in education and teaching.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Concordia had 4,126 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Concordia are female.
The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Concordia University River Forest
7400 Augusta
River Forest, IL 60305-1499
General Phone: (708) 771-8300
http://www.cuchicago.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 1,334 | superintendency and administration, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, school counseling, secondary teaching, special ed, ... |
| Business and Management | 29 | business management, organizational behavior, marketing, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 18 | human services, social work, social service professions |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | history, English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, Biblical languages, Spanish language, general studies, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Religion and Philosophy | 16 | theology, philosophy, religious education, religious music, religion |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminology |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Science | 2 | biology, physical sciences, geology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | stagecraft |
Number of programs and degrees for Concordia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,269 | 22 |
| Bachelor's degree | 189 | 51 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Concordia had a total enrollment of 4,126 students (2,965 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 23% |
| Graduate | 77% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 59% |
| Indiana | 9% |
| Florida | 8% |
| Wisconsin | 7% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Concordia offers campus housing for 714 of its 2,965 (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 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,575 | 916 | 58% | 253 | 28% |
| Men | 707 | 346 | 49% | 113 | 33% |
| Women | 868 | 570 | 66% | 140 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| 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 | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,390 |
| Room and board | $ 7,350 |
| Room charge | $ 3,354 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,996 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Concordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 166600)
Concordia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 52 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 15 | $63,635 | 13 | $62,721 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 15 | $59,435 | 17 | $59,646 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $46,522 | 32 | $47,350 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 43 | $56,996 | 62 | $53,944 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Human Services, General
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
Spanish Language and Literature
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 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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