Concordia University Chicago
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How strong are the academics at Concordia University Chicago?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
13
Average class size
25%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Concordia - Chicago has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
195
10-19
198
20-29
84
30-39
9
40-49
1

Honors Programs

Concordia University Chicago has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Concordia - Chicago's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Concordia University Chicago:

61%
First-year retention rate
25%
4-year grad rate
36%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Concordia University Chicago's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Psychology, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
-0.6
14.52
29.64
44.76
59.88
75

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 1
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
  • Business Administration and Management, General 10
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 8
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 7
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 4
  • Accounting 1
  • Knowledge Management 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 4
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 12
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 5
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 5
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4
  • Education, General 4
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 3
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
  • Social Science Teacher Education 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 26
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 3
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies 1
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 1
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies 1
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0
History
  • History, General 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 3
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 75
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
  • Philosophy 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 17
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 6
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 4
  • Religious Education 2
  • Divinity/Ministry 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Music, General 2
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 1
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