Concordia University-Chicago
Concordia University-Chicago is one of the eighty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in a suburb, in River Forest.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,755 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 327 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 219 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 67%). Every year 48% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Concordia University-Chicago's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $30,656, and fees were $932. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $30,656 and $932 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students5,755 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1950 - Current |
Admission
75%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 990 to 1160 |
ACT | 20 to 24 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Considered but not required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $937/credit | |
In State Students | $937/credit | |
Out of State Students | $937/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $625/credit | |
In State Students | $625/credit | |
Out of State Students | $625/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $42,165 | $42,165 | $42,165 |
ADN | 70 | $65,590 | $65,590 | $65,590 |
BSN | 125 | $117,125 | $117,125 | $117,125 |
FNP | 50 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $31,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Concordia University-Chicago's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 46% | $4,380 |
Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,721 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 43% | $4,249 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $17,214 |
Federal Student Loans | 75% | $5,044 |
Private Loans | 6% | $10,619 |
$17,846
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$14,722 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,354 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,805 |
$75,001 to $110,000$19,524 |
Over $110,000$21,751 |
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Student Population
1,458
Undergrads
4,297
Graduates
3,809
Women
1,946
Men
25%
Full-time
75%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
55% |
Black/African American |
16% |
Hispanic |
14% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.