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Concordia University Chicago, also referred to as CUC, is a privately-run, Lutheran liberal arts university situated near River Forest, Illinois, United States. CUC was originally established as a private teachers' seminary in 1854 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was moved to its current location in 1913. The institute went through quite a few name changes and was finally named Concordia University Chicago in 2006. Unofficially, it is often referred to as Concordia University River Forest. The university campus stretches over nearly 40 acres of suburban land. It grants admission to more than 4,000 students annually.
The academic institutions under Concordia University Chicago include the following:
- Academy for Professional Education
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education
The athletic teams of Concordia University Chicago are known as the Cougars. The teams participate in intercollegiate basketball, track & field, and baseball.
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Campus Location7400 Augusta
River Forest, IL 60305-1499
USA
Main Tel: (708) 771-8300
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Concordia University HighlightsWhere Concordia University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High female/male ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 822 | 21 | | Bachelor | 216 | 51 | | Doctorale | 1 | 2 | | Post-master's certificate | | 2 |
Concordia StudentsThe student enrollment at Concordia was 4,126 in 2007 (2,429 full-time equivalent). About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class. Undergrads are 23% of enrolled students and graduate students are 77%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,320 | | Room | $ 2,996 | | Board | $ 3,996 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Concordia participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 26 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 70 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsConcordia provides on-campus housing for 718 of its 2,429 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Concordia AthleticsSchool sports include football (), basketball (), baseball (), and track ().
Concordia Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 56% | | Women | 63% | | All | 59% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 450-590 | | Math | 480-640 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (2 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (46 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded) - Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (892 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Computer Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (10 awarded) - Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (26 awarded) - Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) - Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
MEDIA (9 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE (1 awarded) MUSIC (2 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (10 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (12 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (6 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded) THERAPY AND COUNSELING (17 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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