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Concordia University–Chicago: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Concordia University–Chicago is a private university in River Forest, Illinois, with about 1,300 undergraduates. It admitted 92.8% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $37,488 a year before aid.

What Concordia University–Chicago costs

Concordia University–Chicago charges $37,488 a year in published tuition and fees, about $18,744 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $45,383 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $18,256 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Concordia University–Chicago

For fall 2024, Concordia University–Chicago received 4,200 applications and admitted 3,897 students, and 300 enrolled as first-years.

What Concordia University–Chicago students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Concordia University–Chicago (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Exercise Science and Kinesiology75
Health / Health Care Administration / Management26
Psychology17
Sport and Fitness Administration / Management14
Elementary Education and Teaching12
Marketing / Marketing Management12
Business Administration and Management10
Speech Communication and Rhetoric8

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Concordia University–Chicago's acceptance rate? 92.8% for fall 2024: 3,897 of 4,200 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Concordia University–Chicago? $37,488 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Concordia University–Chicago? About 1,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at Concordia University–Chicago? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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