Concordia University-Chicago's published cost of attendance is $45,383. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,795, middle-income families pay around $15,768, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,907.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $45,383 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,488 |
| Room and Board | $11,510 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,947 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,436 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,795 |
| $30–48k | $16,397 |
| $48–75k | $15,768 |
| $75–110k | $20,046 |
| $110k+ | $23,907 |
Concordia University-Chicago's published cost of attendance is $45,383. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,795, middle-income families pay around $15,768, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,907. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Chicago #538 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Concordia University-Chicago participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution evaluates demonstrated financial need to determine aid eligibility. Merit-based scholarships may also be available; prospective students should review the financial aid page for current policies and application requirements. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,968; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $71,699, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Concordia University-Chicago earn median 4-year earnings of $71,699, placing Concordia University-Chicago in the 73.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,122 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Concordia University-Chicago in the 93.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Concordia University-Chicago #226 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Concordia University-Chicago's concentration in Parks & Recreation and related applied fields. Kinesiology is the largest program with 93 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $55,309, performing at 1.0x the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 38 students with median 4-year earnings of $45,532, and Health Administration graduates 33 with median 4-year earnings of $73,256. These programs anchor Concordia University-Chicago's degree output and contribute to the institution's overall earnings profile among nonprofit four-year institutions.
