Concordia University-Chicago Tuition (2026)

River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$37,488
Out-of-State Tuition$37,488
IL Average$18,678
National Average$18,082

Tuition Comparison

TuitionDifference
Concordia University-Chicago (in-state)$37,488—
IL average$18,678+101%
National average$18,082+107%

Four-year cost at Concordia University-Chicago

Per yearFour years
In-state$37,488$149,952
Out-of-state$37,488$149,952

Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.

Where Concordia University-Chicago sits on cost in IL

Concordia University-Chicago ranks 109 by in-state tuition among the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.

Colleges with a similar price to Concordia University-ChicagoIn-state tuition
Rockford University$37,780
Quincy University$37,140
Saint Xavier University$37,940
University of St Francis$38,110

FAQ

How much is tuition at Concordia University-Chicago?

In-state tuition at Concordia University-Chicago is $37,488 per year; out-of-state students pay $37,488.

How does Concordia University-Chicago tuition compare to the IL average?

Concordia University-Chicago in-state tuition is 101% above the IL average of $18,678.

How does Concordia University-Chicago tuition compare to the national average?

National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Concordia University-Chicago is 107% above that.

Is $37,488 expensive for in-state students?

$37,488 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.

What does four years at Concordia University-Chicago cost?

Four years of tuition at Concordia University-Chicago comes to about $149,952 for an in-state student and $149,952 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.

Where does Concordia University-Chicago rank on cost in IL?

By in-state tuition, Concordia University-Chicago ranks 109 out of the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.