Concordia University - River Forest, IL

 
         
 
 


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  Concordia University - River Forest, IL
7400 Augusta
River Forest, IL 603051499
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(708) 771-8300 Ext.
(708) 209-3115 Ext.
(708) 209-3104 Ext.

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate, Doctor's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Number of students: 3,710 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$ ----

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$21,320$20,300$19,500
Out of State$21,320$20,300$19,500
Books and Supplies$900$900$900
On-Campus
Room and board$6,992$6,600$6,300
Other Expenses$1,200$1,200$1,200
Off Campus
Room and board$2,500$2,500$2,500
Other Expenses$1,200$1,200$1,200
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$1,200$1,200$1,200

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 32% $3,430
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 36% $4,259
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 81% $6,518
Loans to students 99% $8,402
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Theology + Theological Studies
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Theology + Theological Studies: A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apolo...

Bachelor degree
Teacher Education and Professional Development
Specific Levels and Methods
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods: Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed in the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, General category.

Bachelor degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Speech and Rhetorical Studies: A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and ...

Bachelor degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teache...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social chang...

Bachelor degree
Social Work
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social...

Bachelor degree
Social Science Teacher Education
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Social Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or speci...

Bachelor degree
Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Religion + Religious Studies: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptu...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the var...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, pu...

Bachelor degree
Physical Sciences
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Physical Sciences: A program that focuses on the major topics, concepts, processes, and interrelationships of physical phenomena as studied in any combination of physical science disciplines.

Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications t...

Bachelor degree
Organizational Behavior Studies
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Organizational Behavior Studies: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior and motivations of individuals functioning in organized groups, and its application to business and industrial settings. Includes instruction in organization theory, industrial and orga...

Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration o...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mat...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics and Computer Science
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Mathematics and Computer Science: A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science.

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketin...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and ...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies o...

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of...

Bachelor degree
Geography
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Geography: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, region...

Bachelor degree
General Studies
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Bachelor degree
Environmental Science
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Environmental Science: A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degra...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subjec...

Bachelor degree
Education
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social fo...

Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Dramatic + Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Other
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Dramatic + Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other: Any instructional program in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft not listed in the Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, General category.

Bachelor degree
Criminology
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Criminology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behav...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused ...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organiz...

Bachelor degree
Commercial and Advertising Art
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Commercial and Advertising Art: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes ins...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounti...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biol...

Bachelor degree
Biological and Physical Sciences
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Biological and Physical Sciences: A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.

Bachelor degree
Athletic Training + Trainer
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Athletic Training + Trainer: A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic ...

Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics: A program that focuses on one or more of the extinct Semitic and/or Non-Semitic languages spoken in the ancient Near East, including those used to write historical Jewish and Christian religious texts. Incl...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accountin...

Master's degree
Teacher Education and Professional Development
Specific Levels and Methods
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods: Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed in the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, General category.

Master's degree
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Superintendency and Educational System Administration: A program that focuses on leading and managing multi-school educational systems and school districts, and prepares individuals to serve as systems administrators and district superintendents. Includes instruction in educationa...

Master's degree
Social Work
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social...

Master's degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or speci...

Master's degree
Religious Education
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Religious Education: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning an...

Master's degree
Religious + Sacred Music
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Religious + Sacred Music: A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters.

Master's degree
Reading Teacher Education
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Reading Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Other
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other: Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed in the Public Administration and Social Service Professions, General category.

Master's degree
Psychology
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the var...

Master's degree
Music
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Master's degree
Music Teacher Education
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

Master's degree
Gerontology
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Gerontology: A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences.

Master's degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subjec...

Master's degree
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to supervise instructional and support personnel at the school building, facility or staff level. Includes instruction in the principles of staffing and organization, the supervision of lea...

Master's degree
Education
Other
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Education, Other: Any instructional program in education not listed in the Education, General category.

Master's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Master's degree
Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Curriculum and Instruction: A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instruct...

Master's degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services: A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organi...

Master's degree
Counseling Psychology
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Counseling Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Include...

Master's degree
Computer Teacher Education
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Master's degree Computer Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach computer education programs at various educational levels.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Education
Other
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Post-Master's certificate Education, Other: Any instructional program in education not listed in the Education, General category.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Post-Master's certificate Curriculum and Instruction: A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning...

Doctor's degree
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Doctor's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and th...

Doctor's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Concordia University - River Forest, IL

General Description for:
Concordia University Doctor's degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

 
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