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Concordia University-Chicago

#1094 in US ranking River Forest, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$46,836
Tuition & fees
$38,798
Avg. aid
$22,929
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
93%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
36%
Median salary
$45,846
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Concordia University-Chicago?

Recurring events reported at Concordia University Chicago include an Opening Service BBQ, Midnight Breakfast in the fall and spring, and a Homecoming Carnival. They give students different ways to gather during the academic year, although schedules and activities can vary.

The opening event connects a communal meal with the start of the year and the university's religious identity. Midnight Breakfast is a late-semester social event, while homecoming brings campus activities together around the university community and athletics. Students should use the current events calendar for dates and participation details rather than assume each event follows the same format every year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Concordia University-Chicago?

Concordia University Chicago offers college-operated housing to undergraduates, including coeducational housing. Residence facilities are reported to have high-speed internet access, but the availability of campus housing does not mean a particular room or assignment is guaranteed.

Applicants should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, deadlines, and residence policies before making plans. First-year students should check whether their circumstances require living on campus or qualify for a commuter arrangement. Students comparing room types should also ask what furnishings, access arrangements, and break-period occupancy are included.

Dining and meal-plan options are another part of the residential budget. A student should confirm which plans are required or available for their assigned housing, where and when meals can be used, and how dining arrangements accommodate documented dietary needs. Commuters may have different purchasing options from residents; neither group should assume that every meal or campus purchase is covered by a plan.

Concordia University-Chicago Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

42

Concordia University-Chicago Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
38%
Campus size
40 acres

Concordia University-Chicago Career Help & Outcomes

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Concordia University-Chicago Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Klinck Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Concordia University-Chicago Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Concordia University-Chicago Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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