Concordia University Chicago

Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).

Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 90-99% making it a least selective higher education institution.

Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school GPA is required
• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
• Secondary school record is required
• Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
• Recommendations are considered but not required
• Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
• Admission test scores are required
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
• Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

International Admission Requirements:

1) Undergraduate Admission Requirements:

• A completed admission application for Concordia University Chicago.
• Official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution attended.
• Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-Chicago-approved international credentialing service (e.g., ECE).
• A certified document pledging financial support for the first year of study and subsequent years.
• Proof of graduation from a secondary school.
• A transfer verification form for students transferring from a school in the United States.
• Proof of English proficiency, demonstrated through one of the following:
• A score of at least 72 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
• Successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School (ELS) or a certificate of completion of program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director.
• Duolingo test with a minimum score of 95.

2) Graduate Admission Requirements:

• A completed Concordia University Chicago admission application.
• A completed objective statement that provides information on future educational goals.
• Proof of English proficiency, demonstrated through one of the following:
• A score of at least 72 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
• A score of 95 minimum on the Duolingo Test.
• Successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School (ELS) or a certificate of completion of program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director.
• Official, sealed transcripts from the institutions where degrees were earned, with certified English translations.
• Foreign transcript evaluation by a Concordia-approved international credentialing service (e.g., WES or ECE).
• A certified document pledging financial support for the first year of study and subsequent years.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with academic proficiency and professional work.
• At least 12 prerequisite credit hours at the undergraduate level in a relevant discipline.
• A professional resume.

3) MBA Admission Requirements:

• Admission Application and Objective Statement: Provide information on future educational goals and objectives related to pursuing graduate work at Concordia University Chicago.
• English Language Proficiency, demonstrated through one of the following:
• A score of at least 72 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
• Michigan test score of at least 85.
• 61 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
• Successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School (ELS) or a certificate of completion of program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director.
• King George International College (KGIC) English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) final proficiency test scores of 75% with a passing class score of 80 will also be accepted for language proficiency.
• Official Transcripts from institutions where degrees were earned, with certified English translations.
• Foreign Transcript Evaluation by a Concordia-approved international credentialing service (e.g., WES or ECE).
• Two Letters of Recommendation, from individuals familiar with academic proficiency, personal character, and competence in professional work.
• Declaration of Finances: Submit a certified document pledging financial support for the first year of study, verifying the same or equally dependable source for the following year(s) of study.
• Prerequisite Credit: Have at least 12 credit hours at the undergraduate level in a discipline appropriate to the program of application.
• Professional Resume.

For more information, visit https://www.cuchicago.edu/admission-aid/international-students/prospective-international-students/

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Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.

Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

Disabled Students %

Not reported

Religious Affiliation

Christian-Lutheran. Lutheran Church Missouri Synod - www.lcms.org