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Study at Concordia University
Profile of Concordia University
Concordia University, also referred to as Concordia University Chicago, is located in Augusta St. River Forest, Illinois, United States. It was established in the year 1864 and formerly known as Concordia Teachers College. Concordia University is the oldest institution under the Concordia University System. Concordia University-River Forest offers degree programs to students through the following colleges: The athletic teams of Concordia University-River Forest are nicknamed the Cougars. Male students participate in a wide variety of sports including basketball, baseball, football, track and field, cross country, tennis, and soccer. Female students participate in softball, soccer, basketball, cross country, track and field, tennis, volleyball, and spirit groups. Concordia is in River Forest, IL. River Forest is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod college. Concordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree. Course TopicsFields of study in vogue at Concordia include education and teaching. Concordia SelectivityNot all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Concordia scored at least 590 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 640 in 2007. FacultyThe most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. Student EnrollmentApproximately 4,126 students study at Concordia (in 2007). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school. Concordia is a largely female school. Student LifeVery few students at the school attend part-time. Students at Concordia can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Concordia Programs and Degrees
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