Concordia University Chicago was founded in 1864 by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. It was originally known as the Concordia Theological Seminary and was located in Springfield, Illinois. In 1881, the seminary moved to its current location in River Forest, Illinois and changed its name to Concordia College. In 1974, Concordia College became a university and took on its current name of Concordia University Chicago.

Over the course of its long history, Concordia University Chicago has grown from a small theological seminary to a large university with over 5,000 students. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 50 programs of study including business administration, education, nursing, theology and music. Additionally, the university has built strong relationships with local schools and organizations to create meaningful community partnerships that serve both sides.

Concordia University Chicago is deeply rooted in its mission of preparing students for lives of learning, leadership and service – values that have been at the core of our institution since it was founded in 1864. The university strives to provide students with an education that is grounded in faith while also embracing diversity and promoting social justice issues through service learning experiences. With dedicated faculty members who strive to help students reach their potential within a faith-based environment, Concordia University Chicago continues to be an institution where students are encouraged to grow both academically and spiritually.

Concordia University Chicago, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Concordia University Chicago. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Concordia University Chicago, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Concordia University Chicago has a current student population of over 5,000 students. The student body is composed of students from all 50 states and over 60 countries. The university has an acceptance rate of 81%. This means that for every 100 applicants, 81 are accepted. The average GPA for incoming freshmen is 3.3, and the median ACT score is 22. Concordia University Chicago has a diverse student population, with 40% of students being international, 8% being African American, 8% being Hispanic/Latino, and 10% being Asian American. Additionally, the university offers numerous academic programs including undergraduate degree programs in business administration, education, healthcare administration and more. The university also offers graduate degree programs in nursing and business administration among other areas of study. Furthermore, Concordia University Chicago provides support services to its students including academic advising and tutoring services as well as career counseling and job placement assistance to help ensure their success after graduation.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	70%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	70%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	2,195
Female applicants	1,352
Male applicants	843
Applicants accepted	1,538
Female applicants accepted	966
Male applicants accepted	572
Freshman enrollment	307
Female freshman enrollment	175
Male freshman enrollment	132
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	100%
Average high school GPA	3.0
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	2.6-3.4

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	10%
SAT Critical Reading average score	544
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	460-580
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	522
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	460-570
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	94%
Average ACT Composite score	22
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	19-24
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT English score breakdown	N/A
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT Math score breakdown	N/A