Concordia University first opened its doors as Addison Lutheran Teachers Seminary in 1864 and eventually evolved to become one of 10 universities in the country that practice the Lutheran faith. The university, located outside of Chicago in River Forest, emphasizes a combination of academics and faith as students prepare for their careers and lives after college.
A member of the Lutheran Church
| Overall Score (about) | 79.3 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $44,426 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 25 / 1170 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 5 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 61% / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 6,005 |
With a total student body of more than 5,000, small classes are offered with a 17 to one ratio, allowing for individualized attention. The student population itself is diverse with students from more than 12 countries and 19 states. More than 65 percent of students, however, hail from Illinois.
Concordia University offers over 100 programs for both undergraduate and graduate students in business, education, and the arts and sciences. Majors range from the traditional
Applicants seeking admission, which accepts applications on a rolling basis, must complete several requirements. In addition to filling out an online or a paper application, applicants must request that their high school transcripts be sent from their high school directly to the university. SAT and ACT scores should also be sent directly from the testing facility to the school.
Applicants will be contacted by an admissions counselor with the status of the application. Students may be accepted on the basis of the application, or they may be asked to submit additional information, including letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
Students who are accepted can expect an official letter in the mail, containing the details of any financial awards that have been offered.
Graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply online and, in addition to the application for admission, must submit transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended in addition to letters of recommendations.
Applicants should contact the school or college to which they are applying to determine exact requirements, including whether GRE scores are required. MBA programs do not currently require GMAT scores.
All students here receive some type of financial aid through grants, scholarships, and loans with the average financial aid package totaling $24,100. The university itself contributes significantly to ensure students can fund their education and paid out more than $12 million in institutional grants and scholarships in a recent year.
The university requires that all students fill out a FAFSA form, which they can do online or on paper, annually to determine eligibility for federal financial aid.
Grants are financial gifts that students can use to pay for educational expenses, including tuition, fees, and books. Students may be eligible for federal grants, if they demonstrate financial need, including the Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.
Illinois state residents may apply for the Illinois Monetary Award Program. To be eligible for the grant, which peaks at $4,720, students must be undergraduate students, earning their first bachelor
On-campus students live in one of five residential halls: Brohm and Krauss Hall, David and Jonathan Hall, Gross Hall, Kohn and Lindemann Hall, or Mary Martha Hall. Each residential hall is home to the Freshmen Residential Experience.
The Freshmen Residential Experience is a Living-Learning Community designed to help make the adjustment to college life easier for students. All freshmen who live on campus must live in one of the freshmen Living-Learning Communities. The program
The Cougars, who wear the school
In addition to holding accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, the university is also accredited by the National Council for Teacher Education, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, and the National Association of Music Schools.
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