Concordia University Chicago

If you want to apply to Concordia University Chicago, the application fee costs $0. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may qualify for for an application fee waiver.

Considering Applying Early to Concordia University Chicago?

Concordia University Chicago does not offer early decision or early action..

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How To Get Into Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago is amoderately difficult school to get into. Concordia University Chicago evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Concordia University Chicago accepted 79% of all applicants., around 3,759 of the 4,786 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Concordia University Chicago, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

What's Most Important to Get In to Concordia University Chicago?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Concordia University Chicago must submit the following items. Double check with Concordia University Chicago's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Concordia University Chicago?

Students admitted to Concordia University Chicago have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. Concordia University Chicago does look at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Concordia University Chicago is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 67% of Concordia University Chicago's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 45% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Concordia University Chicago?

To be competitive with other Concordia University Chicago applicants, you should strive to earn between 990 and 1160 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Concordia University Chicago 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1160 and 25% of scored lower than 990, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Concordia University Chicago students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Concordia University Chicago students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Concordia University Chicago?

To be most competitive at Concordia University Chicago, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Concordia University Chicago's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Concordia University Chicago students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

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Transferring to Concordia University Chicago

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Concordia University Chicago.Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Concordia University Chicago during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term

Concordia University Chicago Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Concordia University Chicago?

Students who are admitted to Concordia University Chicago must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department..

Does Concordia University Chicago accept transfer credits?

Concordia University Chicago accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Concordia University Chicago accepts:

CLEP subject tests ACE recommendations for credit

Does Concordia University Chicago accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Concordia University Chicago accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Concordia University Chicago?

No, Concordia University Chicago is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to send your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application..

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