Concordia University Chicago
Concordia University Chicago is a private university in River Forest, Illinois. Formerly a college exclusively for parochial teacher education, Concordia-Chicago now offers more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and enrolls more than 5,000 students. The university is a member of the Concordia University System, a nationwide network of colleges and universities affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Other names | CUC, Concordia-Chicago, CUChicago |
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Former names | Addison Teachers Seminary (1864–1913) Concordia Teachers College (1913–1979) Concordia College (1979–1990) Concordia University River Forest (1990–2006): 7, 95 |
| Motto | You shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free |
| Type | Private |
| Established | September 1, 1864 |
Religious affiliation | Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod |
Academic affiliation | Concordia University System |
| Endowment | $23 million (2020) |
| President | Russell P. Dawn |
| Provost | Erik P. Ankerberg |
| Students | 6,205 |
| Undergraduates | 1,588 |
| Postgraduates | 4,617 |
| Address | 7400 Augusta Street , River Forest, Illinois , U.S. 41.89967°N 87.80954°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 40 acres (0.16 km2) |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
Sporting affiliations | Northern Athletics Conference, NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | Charlie T. Cougar |
| Website | cuchicago |
Concordia Chicago, originally named Addison Teachers Seminary, was founded in the Lutheran tradition by Saxon German immigrants in 1864.: 7, 9 The university continues to maintain strong ties to its faith-based heritage.
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