Concordia University-Chicago

What is the cost of studying for a year at Concordia University-Chicago?

Concordia University Chicago charges the same published full-time undergraduate tuition to in-state and out-of-state students in the cited 2024-25 IPEDS figures: $36,430, plus $1,058 in required fees. Those charges are the starting point, not the full annual cost or the amount every student ultimately pays.

For a student using the reported typical room-and-board figure of $11,872 and the $1,200 books-and-supplies allowance, those listed amounts total approximately $50,560 for an academic year. Transportation, personal expenses, and program-specific charges can increase the budget. A commuter's housing and travel costs will differ, and graduate and part-time pricing follow different schedules. Applicants should not combine these historical figures with a newer tuition quote and treat the result as one year's official cost of attendance.

Grants can substantially change the price. In the cited aid reporting period, 97% of students received financial aid, and the reported average undergraduate grant award was $22,929. Net price varies by family finances: the reported average was $16,397 for students from families earning $48,000 or less and $23,907 for those from families earning more than $110,000. These are group averages, not individual offers.

Eligible students may receive federal grants and loans, Illinois state assistance, and institutional scholarships. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the usual starting point for need-based federal aid and many other awards; eligibility, deadlines, and renewal rules require separate attention. The reported share of students with loans was 57%, so an aid offer should be read carefully to distinguish grants from money that must be repaid. Students using military education benefits should confirm how those benefits interact with their specific tuition charges and other aid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Concordia University-Chicago?

Concordia University Chicago students may be able to combine paid student employment with career preparation, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award, and internship are three different arrangements. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that permits eligible students to earn wages through approved work; it is not an upfront reduction in the tuition bill or a guarantee of a position.

Students considering campus employment should check their financial aid offer for Work-Study eligibility and ask how available positions are advertised and filled. They should also establish whether a job's schedule works with classes, commuting, and any required clinical or teaching placement. Ordinary part-time employment may be open under different rules and does not require a Work-Study award.

For career development, the university reports support with résumés, interview preparation, and connections to alumni for networking or mentoring. Those services can help students pursue jobs and internships, but they are not employment outcomes. Students interested in a particular field should ask its department how experiential learning is arranged and whether participation is required for graduation.