Concordia University Chicago

As a distinctive, comprehensive university of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and based in the liberal arts, Concordia University Chicago equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence and compassion in a diverse, interconnected and increasingly urbanized church and world.

Rooted in its Christian heritage of engaging knowledge and faith, Concordia University Chicago aspires to be the destination university for all who seek to develop their full individual potential through a distinctive, innovative and dynamic environment of exploration, creativity and discovery for leading lives of servant-minded leadership.

At Concordia University Chicago you’ll learn from experience as you engage in applied research, service activities, internships, off-campus study throughout the world and more. It’s why our students develop the knowledge, skills, abilities and versatility to meet the demands of the 21st century workplace, serve as ethical leaders and pursue opportunities that expand throughout their lives.

A degree from Concordia–Chicago signals to employers that you have learned by taking advantage of opportunities such as internships, applied research, service activities, leadership experiences and off-campus learning. Your experience at CUC will help you develop the perspective, skills and abilities that will allow you to keep opening up your life’s possibilities long after graduation.

As a Concordia–Chicago student, you will receive individualized attention that guides you toward a vocation or career path and then sets you up to succeed in it. Our professors and staff provide personalized guidance and support as they help you identify your career interests, master the knowledge and skills required to enter or advance in your desired professional field, and establish the connections that will launch you on your way.

You will have wide-ranging experiences as you learn in community with students of various backgrounds and cultures from around the world. With nearly endless opportunities to get involved in activities on campus, in Chicago and throughout the world, you will have enriching experiences that expand your versatility and open up your future prospects.

Rich in the Lutheran tradition of education, CUC provides you with an educational experience that includes faith enrichment and guidance toward an ethical life of integrity. The spirit of community inspires all of our students—especially those in our church work programs—to meet the needs of the world in which they live, serve and work. You will open up your life to all aspects of meaningful success thanks to the impactful education you will experience at Concordia–Chicago.

Concordia University Chicago is one of the most affordable private universities in the Midwest. The University offers a variety of financial assistance whether you plan to enroll as an undergraduate or graduate student or in a specialized program for adults. A Concordia-Chicago education is a valuable investment worth making for your future.

You want your college experience to prepare you for a career and for life. Rooted in the Concordia-Chicago experience is student engagement. You'll meet faculty who care about your success and outcomes, who will help you starting freshman year and beyond.

If you are seeking to further your education, the College of Graduate Programs and College of Innovation and Professional Programs are specifically structured and staffed to meet the requirements of today’s graduate-level students. Programs include non-traditional and flexible scheduling to fit your needs.

Learn more about your tailored CUC experience for new undergraduates, graduates or adult degree seekers to see why the University has been recognized as a national College of Distinction.

The Concordia-Chicago experience for graduate students is about furthering your professional aspirations. Expand your network by making connections with professors who are industry leaders in your field.

Concordia University Chicago offers many opportunities and genuine access to student organizations, athletic teams, service projects and more. Whether you start as a freshman or transfer into Concordia-Chicago, our campus community is just the right size for you to get involved.At CUC, you’ll become part of a close-knit community where you’ll be inspired, challenged and appreciated for your contributions.

Concordia University Chicago offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts & sciences, business and education. A CUC education prepares you academically, intellectually, practically and ethically to find a meaningful career or vocation.

The Institutional Review Board was established by the University’s Board of Regents to ensure the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects who are recruited to participate in research activities associated with Concordia University Chicago. Please review the University’s Statement of Institutional Commitment to the Protection of Human Subjects.

All research involving human subjects that is conducted by Concordia students or personnel is submitted to the IRB for review. This includes research projects whether funded or unfunded. Research conducted by an investigator affiliated with Concordia-Chicago at an off-campus site(s) or in collaboration with an investigator at another institution is submitted to the Concordia-Chicago IRB.

CUC's location is great because it's close to the city—you just hop on the Green Line 'L' and you're there. Plus, downtown Oak Park is within walking distance of campus, and there are plenty of things to do, like going to the movies, restaurants and stores.Out of the schools on my list during my college search, CUC was ranked highly for sports management programs alongside Division I schools. That really helped me decide to come here.