A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Concordia University Chicago are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
26%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 84% more female students than male students enrolled at Concordia University Chicago with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Concordia University Chicago has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,886
|
| Women |
3,468
|
Concordia University Chicago serves a low number of students outside of Illinois, with 62 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
62%
|
| Out of State |
38%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 16.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144351 IPEDS survey data for Concordia University Chicago.
Last updated February 24, 2024