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.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
13
Average class size
31%
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 12:1. 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
192
10-19
221
20-29
72
30-39
12

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
31%
4-year grad rate
47%
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
Psychology, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Business Administration and Management, General
1.2
15.36
29.52
43.68
57.84
72

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
  • Microbiology, General 0
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 0
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
  • Business Administration and Management, General 13
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 10
  • Accounting 8
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 4
  • Knowledge Management 1
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General 1
  • Finance, General 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Organizational Leadership 0
  • Operations Management and Supervision 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 3
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 9
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 13
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 10
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 5
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 3
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 3
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Social Science Teacher Education 1
  • Education, General 1
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 12
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 5
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 4
  • Pre-Nursing Studies 2
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 1
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 0
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 0
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Securities Services Administration/Management 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 72
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physical Sciences, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 31
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 7
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 12
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Geography 0
  • Political Science and Government, Other 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious Education 5
  • Theology/Theological Studies 4
  • Divinity/Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Music, General 4
  • Digital Arts 0
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Theatre Literature, History and Criticism 0
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0

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