- Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $17,767 a year (2022–23)
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Concordia University Chicago reported an acceptance rate of 93% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Concordia University Chicago reviews each application.
Concordia University Chicago GPA requirements
Concordia University Chicago requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Concordia University Chicago hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Concordia University Chicago acceptance rate
Concordia University Chicago admitted 3,897 of 4,200 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Concordia University Chicago is a private nonprofit 4-year university in River Forest, Illinois, with 1,368 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Concordia University Chicago looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
Concordia University Chicago didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Concordia University Chicago awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,767 a year at Concordia University Chicago in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Concordia University Chicago with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Concordia University Chicago admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Concordia University Chicago require the SAT or ACT?
Check Concordia University Chicago's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Concordia University Chicago didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA does Concordia University Chicago look for?
Concordia University Chicago requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Concordia University Chicago?
A lot: Concordia University Chicago requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How hard is it to get into Concordia University Chicago?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Concordia University Chicago admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Concordia University Chicago accept?
Concordia University Chicago's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,897 of 4,200 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Concordia University Chicago?
Yes. Concordia University Chicago awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Concordia University Chicago if a parent went there?
Yes. Concordia University Chicago considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Concordia University Chicago require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Concordia University Chicago doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Concordia University Chicago cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,767 a year at Concordia University Chicago in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Concordia University Chicago's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Concordia University-ChicagoU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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