Concordia University-Chicago Illinois

Private suburban Chicago university focused on parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology with open admissions.

College statistics

Address:
7400 Augusta
River Forest, IL
60305
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

Concordia University–Chicago is a private, not-for-profit four-year institution in River Forest, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago. The university emphasizes professional preparation, particularly in parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology. It serves a student body of 5,066 undergraduates and graduate students.

Annual tuition is $36,430, with a total cost of attendance of $48,660 including room and board. The university maintains open admissions, with a 93.4% acceptance rate. Enrollment is drawn primarily from the Chicago region and surrounding areas.

Concordia's focus on career-oriented programs in recreation and fitness fields makes it well suited for students seeking practical preparation for work in athletic administration, fitness management, or leisure services. The institution supports students through its career-focused curriculum and regional location. For more information, visit the university's official website at https://www.cuchicago.edu/.